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Man in Gov. Whitmer plot trial talked about hanging leaders

Jurors have seen provocative social media posts written by a key figure charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor

The Independent UK

Michigan Gov. Whitmer receives $14.3 million, with 5 donors giving $250,000

In Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Michigan Secretary of State, the governor received $14,281,061 in total contributions and spent $8,625,120 between January 1, 2021 and…

Ballotpedia

Undercover agent next in trial of Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Prosecutors plan to finish presenting evidence this week in the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK

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Rogue FBI informant tried to keep Whitmer kidnap plot alive, destroy evidence, feds say

DETROIT — A rogue FBI informant tried to keep the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot alive, obstruct justice and destroy evidence after federal agents arrested more than a dozen men in fall 2020, prosecutors said Friday.

Tribune News Service

Rogue FBI informant tried to keep Whitmer kidnap plot alive, destroy evidence, feds say

Tribune News Service

Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says group was armed, ready

Jurors in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are hearing from a second man who pleaded guilty in a scheme to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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Snatching Whitmer a suicide mission, convicted kidnap plotter testifies

A second convicted member of a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said he viewed the plan as a suicide mission and expected to die in a shootout with police.

Tribune News Service

LZ Granderson: ‘The Batman’ holds up an unflattering mirror

The latest comic book movie, “The Batman,” crossed the $300 million threshold in North America last weekend, becoming just the second film since the pandemic began to do so. The other is December’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” highlighting our undying affinity for superheroes in general and for these two beloved…

Los Angeles Times

Witness: Whitmer kidnapping would be 'ignition' to civil war

A man who pleaded guilty in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her abduction could have been the “ignition” for a U.S. civil war involving antigovernment groups

The Independent UK

Witness: 'No question' about plot to get Michigan governor

A jury in Michigan is hearing from a man who pleaded guilty to a scheme to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK

Rogue FBI 'snitch' in Whitmer kidnap case should be forced to testify, lawyers say

DETROIT — A "rogue" FBI informant should be forced to testify in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer despite fears federal prosecutors will charge him with new crimes, defense lawyers said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Michigan governor proclaims 'Oberon Day' for connoisseur craft brew

Michigan beer lovers know that the annual March release of Bell's Oberon marks the unofficial start of spring. Now, on the 30th anniversary of the wheat ale, March 21 is officially Oberon Day.

Tribune News Service

Are We Always on the Verge of Civil War?

All that Civil War II talk is overblown—but that isn't the only sort of political violence to worry about.

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The Independent UK

Informant back for testimony in Michigan governor plot trial

An FBI informant is returning to the witness chair in the trial of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Guardian - US

Michigan governor kidnap case: hardened terrorists or FBI dupes?

Four militia group members are on trial for an alleged plot to abduct Gretchen Whitmer but did informants and agents egg on big-talking good ole boys?

The Independent UK

Gretchen Whitmer was to be tied up and posed for photos in kidnap plot, trial hears

Extremist group’s defence has accused FBI informant of goading plotters into exaggerating their plans

The Independent UK

Key informant coming up in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial

Jurors soon will hear from a pivotal informant who approached the FBI about a band of antigovernment extremists in Michigan

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer submits petitions: 'Ready to run for reelection'

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she's "just getting started" Thursday as her campaign submitted about 30,000 petition signatures to get on the ballot as she seeks reelection.

The Independent UK

Snapshots of 4 men charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot

Jurors have unflattering snapshots so far of four men charged with plotting to strike back against government by kidnapping Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK

Trial resuming for 4 men accused of Michigan governor plot

The trial of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is resuming after a three-day break because of a COVID-19 case

Tribune News Service

Whitmer kidnap trial postponed amid COVID-19 exposure

DETROIT — A key participant in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the judge to halt one of the nation's most important cases of alleged extremism.

The Independent UK

COVID-19 delays trial in plot to abduct Mich. Gov. Whitmer

The trial for four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that was scheduled to resume Monday has been postponed at least until Thursday because an essential participant tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

Rough portrayals of 4 men in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Jurors have unflattering snapshots so far of four men charged with plotting to strike back against government by kidnapping Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Tribune News Service

Feds reveal secret recordings as Whitmer kidnap testimony takes jurors inside alleged plot

DETROIT — Adam Fox, an accused ringleader of a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, posted online about being ready for a second Civil War months before first meeting federal informants, an FBI agent testified Thursday.

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