Page 9 - Whitmer Kidnapping Plot News Today

Jury selection begins Tuesday for a trial that could last more than a month in court. Prosecutors plan to show secret recordings and evidence of how the four men united behind a wild plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The citizen militia activists that experts got to know in the 1990s didn't seem like the types to abduct a governor or stage a coup. But experts say things have changed in recent years, having taken a more violent and radical turn.

A judge is scheduled to rule on whether three men charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were entrapped by the FBI.

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.

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.

Kaleb Franks signed a document admitting “was not entrapped or induced to commit any crimes” by undercover agents or informants.

A second man charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty.

A second man charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty.

A second man charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty.

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.