Michael Rutledge was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn of armed robbery and related charges following a five-day trial. The robbery occurred on February 10, 2023, involving the pistol-whipping of a customer and armed threats to a store clerk. Prosecutors highlighted the planning involved in the crime, which resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars. United States Attorney Joseph Nocella emphasized the triumph of law enforcement collaboration in securing this conviction, while ATF and NYPD officials reinforced their commitment to combating violent crime and illegal firearms in New York City.
"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, and a hard-working store clerk was held at knifepoint while thieves lined their pockets with thousands of dollars in cash."
"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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