Federal authorities say another suspect has been taken into custody in the high-profile kidnapping and robbery case involving Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
The FBI’s Atlanta office confirmed to CBS News that ninth suspect Terrance Rodgers was arrested Thursday at an Atlanta residence by its violent crime squad. The case stems from a January ambush at a Dallas recording studio, where victims — including Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Davis — were allegedly lured under the guise of a business meeting tied to a contract dispute.
According to a federal complaint, the suspects stormed the studio, separated the victims and used firearms during the attack. Investigators say Gucci Mane was forced at gunpoint to sign paperwork, while others were robbed of cash, jewelry and valuables. One victim was choked to the point of nearly losing consciousness.
Rodgers’ arrest marks the latest development in a case that already includes charges against nine people, among them rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30. All defendants face federal kidnapping and conspiracy charges that could carry life sentences if convicted.
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