ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The man and woman arrested in the kidnapping of a woman from the Microtel hotel in Henrietta are being arraigned on Thursday.
On July 6 a woman was dragged from the hotel lobby and taken in a car. Through an investigation law enforcement were able to find the woman who was kidnapped and Cordell L. Brooks, 27, and Shuntiayana Sims, 27, who have been charged with second-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault.
News10NBC is attending the arraignment. Sims and Brooks have entered a not guilty plea. News10NBC crews on scene say Brooks is emotional and tearing up.
The Assistant District Attorney Sarah Van Strydonck says Brooks has a history of appearing in court and she anticipated federal charges. Van Strydonck says the victim in the case is not the only victim out there.
News10NBC is continuing to follow this story and will bring you the latest updates as they become available.
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