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Buffalo Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping in Second Degree

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May 22, 2023

BUFFALO, NY – A jury has found 21-year-old Abdiwahab Sabtow of Buffalo guilty of one count of Kidn Richardson, for another incident that occurred on July 14, 2021.

During that incident, Richardson attempted to steal a car from a woman at gunpoint in the City of Buffalo. When officers attempted to apprehend the defendant, he led them on a high-speed pursuit. He pleaded guilty to those charges on March 24.

Dequan Richardson’s co-defendant, Jonay Robinson, 25, of Cheektowaga, previously pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felony) on January 12, 2023. Robinson admitted to possessing a loaded firearm that was used by Richardson during the shooting at Donovan Drive.

Robinson faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when she is sentenced by Judge Eagan on June 22, 2023.

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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