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Lochte charged over fabricated 'robbery'

By Agence France-Presse in Rio de Janeiro | China Daily | Updated: 2016-08-27 08:21

US swimmer in more hot water after Brazilian cops recommend summons

Brazilian authorities have charged US swimming star Ryan Lochte with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the Rio Olympics, police said on Thursday.

The 32-year-old gold medalist risks a jail sentence, Brazilian media quoted a police official as saying.

Lochte charged over fabricated 'robbery'

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