{"id":25634,"date":"2025-07-31T21:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T02:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/07\/31\/chicago-man-sentenced-to-11-years-for-armed-robberies-of-taxi-rideshare-drivers\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T21:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T02:08:10","slug":"chicago-man-sentenced-to-11-years-for-armed-robberies-of-taxi-rideshare-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/07\/31\/chicago-man-sentenced-to-11-years-for-armed-robberies-of-taxi-rideshare-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago man sentenced to 11 years for armed robberies of taxi, rideshare drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Case<\/h2>\n<p>A Chicago man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after robbing two taxi drivers and a rideshare driver at gunpoint on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office.<br \/>\n <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>A Chicago man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after robbing two taxi drivers and a rideshare driver at gunpoint on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<h2>What We Know About the Case<\/h2>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Anthony Reed, 28, of Chicago, was arrested in 2022 and pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm earlier this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">In early February 2022, Reed threatened to kill the driver if they didn&#8217;t hand over their money and belongings, prosecutors allege.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">During one of the incidents, Reed allegedly used the butt on his gun to hit the driver in the head.<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The reported incidents include:<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Feb. 4, 2022: Reed stole a tablet and cell phone from a Flash Cab taxi driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Feb. 5, 2022: Reed stole $120 in cash, a tablet, and cell phone from a Flash Cab taxi driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Feb. 8, 2022: Reed stole a wallet containing $200 to $400 in cash, as well as a cell phone and jacket from an Uber driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Statements from Authorities<\/h2>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">&#8220;Over the course of only four days, defendant robbed three victims at gunpoint while the victims were doing their job,&#8221; Assistant U.S. Attorneys Margaret A. Steindorf and Paul Schied argued. &#8220;A significant sentence is warranted to protect the public from defendant\u2019s criminal appetite and deter defendant from committing future violent acts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The sentencing of Anthony Reed to 11 years in federal prison for the armed robberies of taxi and rideshare drivers serves as a strong message against violent crime. The incidents, which occurred over a span of just four days, highlight the importance of ensuring public safety and the need for severe penalties for those who commit such crimes.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>Q: How long was Anthony Reed sentenced to prison?<br \/>\nA: Anthony Reed was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.<br \/>\nQ: What were the charges against Anthony Reed?<br \/>\nA: Reed pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm.<br \/>\nQ: What were the incidents involved in the case?<br \/>\nA: The incidents included the armed robbery of two Flash Cab taxi drivers and one Uber driver, with Reed stealing various items including cash, tablets, cell phones, and a jacket.<br \/>\nQ: Who provided the details for this story?<br \/>\nA: The details for this story were provided by the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Case A Chicago man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after robbing two taxi drivers and a rideshare driver at gunpoint on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office. 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