People v. Alexander

A jury convicted defendant of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, and kidnapping, MCL 750.349; MSA 28.581.

The defendant and two other individuals met Raymond Cummings, a pawnbroker, at a Flint bar to discuss the sale of some merchandise. The foursome left the bar to examine the wares._

While en route in one of the other individual’s car, the defendant ordered the driver to stop. He then put a knife to Cummings’ throat. The defendant relieved Cummings of the contents of his pockets, including a gun. Holding the gun on Cummings, defendant demanded $1,000 in exchange for the victim’s freedom.

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