Chicago man used dangerous weapon to rob U.S. Postal Service employee: prosecutors

CHICAGO - A Chicago man indicted for allegedly robbing a U.S. Postal Service employee faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

Richard Thompson, 52, allegedly took an arrow key from the employee on Nov. 10, 2023. During the incident, federal prosecutors said he used a dangerous weapon, putting the employee's life in jeopardy.

Thompson pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Thursday and remains detained in federal custody.

A status hearing is scheduled for June 14, 2024.