Florida man accused of plotting mass shooting at Mons Venus accepts plea deal, gets 10-year prison sentence
The Brief
Michael Rudman accepted a plea deal in a Tampa courtroom on Thursday.
Rudman was suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in March 2023.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit for time served.
TAMPA, Fla. - The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
The backstory
Michael Rudman was arrested on March 19, 2023, after prosecutors say he tried to walk into the crowded club armed with a Glock 9mm and wearing a devil's mask over his face.
Security footage shows Rudman pulling open the door to the club when he was stopped by a security guard who was able to knock the gun away and wrestle Rudman to the ground.
Tampa police believe the security guard, Manny Resto, likely saved many lives that night.
"It is believed Rudman's intent was to commit an act of mass violence and kill multiple people inside the club," according to court filings.
Resto was later awarded by Tampa police with a citizen medal of valor for stopping a mass shooting.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in 2023 that detectives also found additional ammunition, gun accessories and nine knives in Rudman's truck.
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What's next
Rudman will serve his 10-year prison sentence with credit for time served.
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