Complete coverage of the Whitmer kidnapping plot trials

Over a dozen people were arrested following an FBI investigation that uncovered a plot to...
Over a dozen people were arrested following an FBI investigation that uncovered a plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow elements of the government.(Associated Press)
Published: Apr. 4, 2022 at 8:48 AM EDT|Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 9:41 AM EDT
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Below are links to previous articles on the trial in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Some of the accused are being charged in federal court while others are in state courts in Antrim and Jackson counties.

Suspects, charges, and courts

Those being charged in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (Grand Rapids) are Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Barry Croft, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris, and Brandon Caserta. Both Garbin and Franks have pleaded guilty.

The federal charges carry a potential sentence of life imprisonment if convictions are obtained.

Seven others are being charged in state court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Pete Musico, Joseph Morrison, Shawn Fix, Paul Bellar, Eric Molitor, Michael Null, and William Null with crimes including providing material support for terrorist acts, firearm crimes, and gang membership.

April 2022

2 accused in plot against Whitmer found not guilty -- What happens next?

Gov. Whitmer’s Office releases statement on trial outcome

Whitmer kidnap plot: 2 men acquitted, hung jury for 2 more

Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot jury ends 4th day of deliberations

3rd day of deliberations ends with no verdict yet in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Jury enters day two of deliberations in Whitmer kidnapping plot trial

From the AP: Jury in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot deliberating for 2nd day

Whitmer kidnapping plot trial now in jury’s hands

Jurors to weigh conspiracy charges in alleged Whitmer plot

Jury gets case of 4 men charged in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

March 2022

Defense rests in trial of men accused of plotting to kidnap Whitmer

House raids, threats - Attorney in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot case not concerned

Prosecutors rest their case in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial

Man on trial in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot talked about hanging leaders

Agent: Men ‘excited’ for bomb in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot

EXPLAINER: What’s known about jurors at kidnap-plot trial?

Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says he lied after arrest

Witness: Whitmer kidnapping aimed at stopping Biden win

Text: When’s ‘lynching?’ Michigan governor plot leader said

FBI informant testifies about plot to abduct Gov. Whitmer

FBI: Accused wanted ‘tyrant’ Gov. Whitmer tied up on table

Trial in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot to resume Thursday

Whitmer kidnapping trial postponed due to COVID-19

Prosecutors play tape of man accused in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer talking about abducting her

Lawyers: FBI lured men for Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Jury set in trial of 4 charged in Michigan governor plot

Experts: Alleged plot against governor signals ominous shift

Whitmer plot underlines growing abuse of women officials

Trial for 3 in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot will proceed

February 2022

2nd man pleads guilty in alleged 2020 plot to kidnap Whitmer

2nd guilty plea planned in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

December 2021

Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment

September 2021

Trial date set for five men in Whitmer plot

Federal prosecutors not objecting to delaying trial for men in Whitmer kidnap plot

August 2021

Judge handing down first sentence for plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

June 2021

Two Wolverine Watchmen members set for sentencing

May 2021

Suspects in Whitmer kidnapping plot plead not guilty to new federal charges

Wisconsin man arraigned in Michigan for Wolverine Watchmen case

April 2021

Charges added in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Federal Jury adds new charges in the plot against Governor Whitmer case

Twin brothers accused in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer ordered to stay on tethers

Document filed in federal court lists guns, ammo, and explosives in possession of men accused in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

March 2021

Three ordered to stand trial in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Three accused in plot to kidnap Whitmer appear in court

Day three of testimony for suspects in plot to kidnap Whitmer included confidential informant

FBI testimony: Militia member was willing to be a martyr

FBI agent testifies in hearing for three men charged in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

February 2021

Preliminary hearing for four in plot to kidnap Whitmer has been postponed

January 2021

Man pleads guilty in conspiracy to kidnap Michigan governor

Ty Garbin, charged in plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor, pleads guilty

Trial date set for six suspects in Whitmer kidnapping plot

Delaware man in plot to kidnap governor seeks release

December 2020

News 10 Exclusive: Governor Whitmer reflects on 2020

6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Bond lowered for two in Whitmer kidnapping plot

November 2020

Man charged in plot to kidnap Whitmer released on bond

October 2020

‘All talk, no action’ defense likely in Michigan kidnap case

Jackson County man charged in Whitmer plot granted lower bond

Two men in Whitmer plot back in court

Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail

Wisconsin man in Whitmer plot released on bail

Video appears to show Whitmer kidnapping plot suspects training

Judge finds cases against 5 in Whitmer plot can move forward

Probable-cause hearing date set for two facing state charges in Whitmer kidnapping plot

Court hearing resumes Friday in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

14th person identified in Whitmer kidnapping plot

Kidnapping plot suspects appeared in court for hearings, lawyers of suspects react

Barry County prosecutor responds to sheriff’s statements on Whitmer kidnapping plot

Rep. Slotkin says suspects in the plot against Gov. Whitmer need to be labeled ‘domestic terrorists’

5 men in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer appear in court

Suspect has history of anti-government social media posts

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