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Jury Acquits Two Men Accused of Plotting to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

HeadlineApr 11, 2022

Federal prosecutors have been dealt a stunning defeat in the trial of four men who were accused of plotting to kidnap and kill Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. A jury acquitted two men on all charges and deadlocked on the verdicts against two others. Defense attorneys argued the plot was manufactured by the FBI and a team of at least 12 informants who helped plan and encourage others to take part.

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