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State court administrator: Online judicial proceedings are here to stay in Michigan Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press Lawyer accidentally uses kitten filter during Zoom court, tells judge Im not a cat Replay Video UP NEXT LANSING — State Court Administrator Thomas Boyd says the use of online platforms such as Zoom to conduct court proceedings is “the biggest boost to access to justice in our lifetimes,” and it will continue long after the coronavirus pandemic is over. Boyd se...

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald says an independent special prosecutor will investigate her own office after she discovered at least one case of what could be prosecutorial misconduct--one that could call into question a number of convictions, and has already affected the prosecution of the men accused of conspiring to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald Credit mcdonaldforprosecutor.com The case involves the 2006 conviction of Juwan Deering, who w...

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said prosecutors appear to have cut corners to convict a man of a arson and murder.

9 & 10 News May 4, 2021 A Wisconsin man now faces a felony terrorism charge for his alleged role in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Brian Higgins could spend up to 20 years in prison if he’s convicted on the charge of providing material support of a terrorist act. Tuesday he was arraigned in Antrim County and the magistrate set bond at $100,000 or 10%. The Attorney General’s office argued for a higher amount citing the nature of the allegations. Asst. Attorney General Gregory...

Flickr A Wisconsin man accused of surveilling Governor Whitmer’s vacation home in a plot to kidnap her was arraigned in a northern Michigan district court Tuesday afternoon. Brian Higgins was charged with providing material support in a terrorist act, a felony which carries a 20-year maximum sentence. He joins eight other men facing state and federal charges in the alleged plot to kidnap and execute the governor. Prosecutors say Higgins was instrumental in organizing surveillance of Whitmer�...

Two conditions, however, were lifted, including house arrest and curfew. Last week, the decision was made to adjourn the preliminary exams in the cases against Michael Null, William Null, Eric Molitor and Shawn Fix due to increased cases of COVID-19. No new date was set and wont be set until COVID-19 cases go down. This was the fourth time the four men had their prelims in district court adjourned. The last time was in February. Following their arraignment last October, the four men originally ...

Brothers suspected in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot to stay monitored by GPS tethers, judge says Updated 11:51 AM; ANTRIM COUNTY, MI – Twin brothers allegedly linked to a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will continue to be monitored by GPS tethers while on bond, a judge said Wednesday, April 14. The judge, however, lifted a house-arrest provision for Michael Null of Plainwell and William Null of Shelbyville so that they could work late and meet with attorneys – or have dinner with families...

A domestic terrorism plot suspect tried and failed to get his bond lowered again Friday. Joseph Morrison, 26, of Munith remains in jail in Jackson County because he was given a much higher bond than the other men charged in the county, his attorney, George Lyons, said Friday during a virtual hearing at 12th District Court. Morrison is accused of threatening terrorism and providing aid in connection with a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and target officials and law enforcement in response ...

Whitmer kidnap plot suspect denied lower bond; 3 state suspects still in custody Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press © Darcie Moran Joseph Morrison, 26, of Munith appears Dec. 18, 2020, in a video conference court hearing through Jackson Countys 12th District Court. A domestic terrorism plot suspect tried and failed to get his bond lowered again Friday. Joseph Morrison, 26, of Munith remains in jail in Jackson County because he was given a much higher bond than the other men cha...