Judge dismisses entrapment argument in trial for three in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are accused of helping six others conspire to kidnap the Michigan governor. But their defense team has argued the men were entrapped by the FBI - an allegation a judge has tossed out.
Judge to decide on trial for three in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are accused of helping six others conspire to kidnap the Michigan governor. But their defense team has argued the men were entrapped by the FBI.
Second suspect in Whitmer kidnapping plot pleads guilty
Kaleb Franks signed a document admitting “was not entrapped or induced to commit any crimes” by undercover agents or informants.
Second Whitmer kidnapping suspect pleads guilty to conspiracy charges
A court filing reveals that Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty to kidnappings conspiracy, which includes a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Judge won’t dismiss charges before Whitmer kidnap plot trial
A judge rejected claims of entrapment and declined to dismiss charges ahead of a March trial against five men accused of trying to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Defense for suspects in Whitmer kidnapping plot blast FBI for entrapment, lack of credibility
Lead special agent Richard Trask pleaded no contest last week to a domestic violence charge against his wife in connection to a swingers party in July, and was fired from the FBI.
Defense team asks for dismissal of Whitmer kidnapping case
According to a Christmas Day filing, the ‘egregious’ and ‘overarching’ actions by the government and the informants it used turned “general discontent with Governor Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions into a crime that would be prosecuted.”
FBI agent and Whitmer kidnapping plot investigator pleads guilty to assaulting wife
Richard Trask pleaded no contest to assaulting his wife after he was arrested earlier in 2021. The two had gotten into an argument after a swingers party, sheriff's investigators said.
Judge sets March 8 date for trial of five men accused of plotting to kidnap Whitmer
Defense lawyers asked for more time to prepare asked for a postponement, which federal prosecutors didn't object to.
October trial postponed for 5 men in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
The trial for five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been postponed.
Hartland man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for part in Whitmer kidnap plot
The 25-year-old Hartland man is the only person to plead guilty of the 14 charged in connection with the plot. As part of his sentencing,
Federal prosecutors recommend 9-year sentence for kidnapping suspect who pleaded guilty
Ty Garbin pleaded guilty to conspiracy four months after his arrest. He's the only suspect of the six men who were charged to do so.
FBI agent in Whitmer kidnap plot arrested for assaulting wife after swingers party argument
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
FBI agent who testified about Whitmer kidnapping plot faces assault charges
Records show that Richard Trask, who has testified in court on the alleged kidnapping of the Michigan governor committed the alleged offense on Sunday.
Wolverine Watchmen member pleads to weapons charges, will cooperate with Whitmer kidnapping investigation
A Wolverine Watchmen member who was not connected to the kidnapping plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty to felony charges and will cooperate with the investigation into the kidnapping plot.
Wisconsin man extradited and arraigned in Whitmer kidnap plot
It is alleged that Higgins provided assistance in the plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home.
3 Whitmer kidnapping plotters face weapons of mass destruction charges
Adam Fox, 40, Barry Croft Jr., 45, and Daniel Joseph Harris, 23, were all charged with knowingly conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons or property.
Judge drops terrorism charges against 3 men accused of Whitmer kidnapping plot
A judge dropped terrorism charges against three men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Key witness in case of alleged Whitmer kidnap plot, arrested by feds
The FBI was able to gain access to the militia group - the Wolverine Watchmen - by using three informants. But could the case the case start to crumble?
FBI agent testifies against 'Wolverine Watchmen' in court for alleged Whitmer plot prelim
The agent said the trio has a specific weapon plan, became tactically trained, and recruited others communicating under a cloak of secrecy.