o the back seat, tied her hands together and threatened her.

They then drove her vehicle nearly 700 miles to Broward County, Florida, with her inside, prosecutors said. Law enforcement officers captured the men and rescued the driver on Dec. 22.

Three escapees convicted in kidnapping case

A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale found Charles guilty Feb. 27 of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

Minor pleaded guilty March 27 to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery. A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale found Yohannes guilty of those same three offenses May 5.

The FBI is investigating the case against Whatley and Ortis, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

The indictment contains allegations, and both women are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.