Atlanta-area gangsters behind burglaries targeting Mariah Carey and Falcons' Calvin Ridley, among others: DA

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Georgia officials have announced sweeping charges against over two dozen people who allegedly targeted the Atlanta-area properties of big-name celebrities, musicians and athletes, as well as others who "show their wealth on social media."

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Monday announced the 220-count indictment that was filed on August 22 and charged 26 people. The suspects were involved in what Willis described as a violent street gang that broke into the homes of Atlanta Falcons wide-receiver Calvin Ridley, Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan, famed singer Mariah Carey and a Bravo TV reality star named Marlo Hampton, among others, the indictment states. 

The suspects also allegedly burglarized the homes of some social media influencers who lived in the area, Willis said. In one of the instances, the gang members took a 16-year-old victim down the stairs "by force," she went on. 

"Sometimes, like in Mariah Carey's case, the victim is not home," Willis told reporters during a Monday press conference. "Unfortunately, sometimes they are home and they don't mind using violence."

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Most of the 220 criminal counts accused the co-defendants – alleged "Drug Rich" gang members – of breaking the state’s racketeering and gang laws, in addition to charges for kidnapping, shootings, carjacking, armed robbery and home invasion. 

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