Teen Rescued from California Motel in Dramatic Federal Operation

A 17-year-old who was kidnapped in California was rescued by investigators at a motel after being held captive for four days. The abduction began with a car crash and involved threats demanding a $500,000 ransom from the teen's mother. The rescue operation led to the arrest of three men who were charged with kidnapping. The teen was found unharmed, and the family did not pay the ransom.