US swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz held in Brazil over Ryan Lochte robbery 'lies'

US swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz held in Brazil over Ryan Lochte robbery 'lies' Two US swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz held in Brazil over Rio Olympics ‘robbery lies’ Olympic swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from a flight back to the US by the Brazilian authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting Ryan Lochte and his team-mates. A lawyer for the two athletes said they will not be allowed to leave Brazil until they provide testimony to investigators, who are still searching for answers about how the swimmers got robbed on Sunday morning along with gold medallist Lochte. Conger and Bentz left the Rio de Janeiro airport for an unspecified location in Brazil and had yet to testify, lawyer Sergio Viegas said. The swimmers did not speak to reporters as they were driven away in a black car. The drama comes amid increasing tension between Brazilian authorities and the American swimmers over the ever-changing account of the robbery. Police have found little evidence so far to support their claims, and say the swimmers were unable to provide key details in interviews. | Metro News

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