Michael Rutledge was found guilty of multiple charges including Hobbs Act robbery and firearm discharge in connection to a convenience store robbery on February 10, 2023. The violent crime involved Rutledge and two accomplices, leading to significant injuries to a customer and intimidation of store employees. The conviction, announced by federal authorities, underscores effective collaboration among law enforcement agencies in combating violent crime, particularly involving firearms. Rutledge faces a potential life sentence, reflecting the seriousness of the offenses committed during the robbery.
"Rutledge and his co-conspirators meticulously planned a violent robbery in a neighborhood convenience store in Clinton Hill, during which a customer was brutally pistol-whipped and shot."
"This conviction is a testament to the strength of New York City's law enforcement partnerships and our shared commitment to protecting the public from violent gun crime."
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