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Delaware Man Is Sentenced in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Barry Croft, alleged spiritual leader in 2020 scheme, is sentenced to 235 months in ...
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A Leader in Plot to Kidnap Gov. Whitmer Receives Nearly 20 Years in Prison: Barry Croft planned to use guns and explosives to abduct Michigan’s governor ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/28/us/barry-croft-michigan-sentencing.html
Quick Glance: Judge imposes another lengthy prison sentence in Michigan governor kidnapping plan
- Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to be sentenced.
- Joshua Blanchard, the defense counsel, said he will appeal the sentence.
- Croft told allies at one point, "I don't like seeing anybody get killed either."
- Croft "went way down a conspiracy rabbit hole," Blanchard said Wednesday, requesting a sentence of less than life in prison.
Second ringleader in Whitmer kidnapping plot sentenced, gets more than 19 years in prison
axios.com/2022/12/28/barry-croft-whitmer-kidnapping-sentence
NEW: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won reelection to another term, The Associated Press reports. to.pbs.org/3WL6ZOO
Whitmer pledges gun control, relief for seniors, in 2nd inaugural speech: Gov. Whitmer's brief speech was short on specifics. She said those will be spelled out ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/01/01/whitmer-pledges-gun-control-relief-for-seniors-in-2nd-inaugural-speech/69769516007/
State budget director: Post-COVID budget should mark a 'return to normal' in Michigan
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/15/michigan-budget-2025-jen-flood/71892723007/
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer: Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges ...
apnews.com/article/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-jackson-adam-fox-kidnap-plot-trial-0a5a930cf86e74f8a1365040b783de0d
Quick Glance: The fate of the Whitmer conspiracy defendants in Jackson is in the hands of the jury.
- According to the prosecution, the defendants were members of an illegal group called the Wolverine Watchman and used guns unlawfully.
- In many ways, the jury's decision may come down to whether they trust the FBI's undercover informant, an Army veteran who admitted to being paid, transported the defendants to meetings, and maintained a leadership position in the group during evidence.
- They uttered some unpleasant things.
- They also utilized guns during military-style training, which was essentially adult role-playing.
- Five more individuals have been accused in Antrim County in a connected domestic terrorism prosecution.
Whitmer set to return to in-person State of the State address Jan. 25: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Jan. 25 will hold her first in-person State of the State address ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/01/03/whitmer-set-to-return-to-in-person-state-of-the-state-address-jan-25/69773055007/
Federal Prosecutors Face Tough Task in Retrial of Men Accused in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
wsj.com/articles/federal-prosecutors-face-tough-task-in-retrial-of-men-accused-in-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-whitmer-11659961800
Paid articlePaid 2 men face new trial over scheme to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: The announcement comes months after a jury couldn't reach a verdict on Adam Fox ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/2-men-face-new-trial-over-plan-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer
Quick Glance: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has minor COVID-19 symptoms.
- Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday night that she tested positive for COVID-19, more than two years into the state's campaign against the pandemic.
- "I last tested for COVID this afternoon, when I tested negative."
- The governor stated that she tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday afternoon and positive on Monday evening.
- "I am grateful for the support of my family, my staff, and the vaccine for offering me robust protection against the virus," Whitmer stated on Monday.
LeDuff: Still few answers for COVID deaths in nursing homes: Now that she is seeking re-election, Whitmer denies she ever ordered the housing of the COVID sick ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2022/06/29/leduff-still-few-answers-covid-nursing-home-deaths/7747421001/
LeDuff: Remember Clarence and other elderly COVID victims: Records show Clarence Billett spent the the last weeks of his life being dragged like a bag of laundry ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2022/11/02/leduff-remember-clarence-other-elderly-covid-victims/69610493007/
Two men accused of Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot found not guilty: The jury acquitted two defendants on all charges but was unable to reach a verdict on two ...
salon.com/2022/04/08/two-men-at-center-of-gretchen-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-found-not-guilt/
Quick Glance: Two men acquitted in kidnapping conspiracy against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; jury deadlocked on two more
- Two of the four defendants accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder were acquitted by jurors.
- A jury on Friday acquitted two men of all charges in connection with a plot to abduct Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
- Adam Fox, 38, and Barry Croft Jr., 46, were unable to obtain verdicts, allowing the government to retry them on two conspiracy charges.
- Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty and is currently serving a six-year jail sentence, stated that the aim was to capture Whitmer and create enough disruption to spark a civil war before the election, preventing Joe Biden from becoming president.
Group aiming to sabotage Whitmer’s Covid policies funded by dark money: Non-profit affiliated with utility DTE Energy funded effort to repeal Michigan governor’s ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/10/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-covid-policies-dark-money
EV charging company plans $3 million facility in Auburn Hills to employ more than 130
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2022/06/07/ev-charging-maker-plans-plant-employ-over-130-auburn-hills/7544661001/
State of Michigan revenues continue to soar, but officials warn of recession risk
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/05/20/michigan-revenue-surplus-recession-risk/9853907002/
Jury Acquits Two, Deadlocks on Two Others Accused of Conspiring to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
wsj.com/articles/prosecutors-land-no-convictions-against-four-men-accused-of-conspiring-to-kidnap-gov-gretchen-whitmer-11649443302
Quick Glance: Jury finds two men not guilty in the Whitmer kidnapping case; cannot reach verdicts on two others
- Grand Rapids — Jurors acquitted two men accused of planning to abduct Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday.
- In the Whitmer kidnapping case, four individuals were charged with kidnapping conspiracy, a crime punishable by up to life in prison.
- Three people were charged with various counts, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass devastation.
- Defense attorneys questioned two other FBI case agents, including one accused of attempting to benefit from the case by forming a cybersecurity firm, while maintaining that government informants, particularly Chappel, concocted the conspiracy and entrapped the defendants.
Whitmer plot underlines growing abuse of women officials: Angry over COVID-19 restrictions such as the closing of gyms, people from several states met in Ohio in ...
apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-business-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-afefc541df8d47d33c8032caf147e066
Feds Raid Detroit Home Over Threats Against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Judge, Defendants
thedailybeast.com/feds-raid-detroit-home-over-threats-against-gov-gretchen-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-judge-defendants
Quick Glance: Whitmer signs $4.7 billion infrastructure and housing security bill
- The majority of the funds, almost $1.8 billion, are designated for various projects to improve drinking water quality.
- This includes nearly $1.3 billion in grants to support $750 million in drinking water infrastructure improvement projects across the state, $515 million in wastewater and stormwater projects, and $506 million in loans to support similar projects and replace lead service lines for drinking water.
- Almost $317 million for road and bridge projects, with approximately $238 million for state projects and $79 million for local ones.
- $66.2 million will be spent to improve public transit.
Buttigieg, at least 14 others test positive for COVID-19 after Mackinac Policy Conference
freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/06/buttigieg-positive-covid-19-mackinac-policy-conference/7532212001/
LeDuff: COVID deaths climb; does anyone care?: We nearly destroyed ourselves to save ourselves. Or so we were told by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2022/06/22/leduff-covid-deaths-climb-does-anyone-care/7687981001/
Jury set in trial of 4 charged in Michigan governor plot: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury has been selected for the trial of four men charged with plotting to ...
apnews.com/article/covid-health-donald-trump-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-69bcbdd1b929eb49cafc48b1161e15c3
Trial Opens Over 2020 Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: In Michigan, a trial is underway for four men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic ...
democracynow.org/2022/3/10/headlines/trial_opens_over_2020_plot_to_kidnap_michigan_gov_gretchen_whitmer
Lawyer: Man charged in Whitmer plot swayed by FBI informant : GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for one of the men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan ...
apnews.com/article/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-grand-rapids-adam-fox-a7dd7bc1a4e5917c3e2c78f599ebc17f
Finley: Lockdown ruined lives; didn't work: Steps should be taken now to assure the next panic won't plunge us again into dictatorial rule.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2022/02/06/finley-lockdown-ruined-lives-didnt-work/6649256001/
Trial resuming for 4 men accused of Michigan governor plot: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The trial of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Gov ...
apnews.com/article/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial-covid-health-adam-fox-gretchen-whitmer-559b1b0f372c90c981033eab3a152066
2nd man pleads guilty in alleged 2020 plot to kidnap Whitmer: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A second man pleaded guilty Wednesday in an alleged plot to kidnap ...
apnews.com/article/health-crime-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-grand-rapids-fa4c4293c9265a668993fb42a568de2c
Gretchen Whitmer: Trial due to begin in US governor kidnapping plot: The four are accused of trying to kidnap Democrat Gretchen Whitmer due to her Covid rules.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60656553
Michigan governor kidnap plotters wanted to disrupt a Biden presidency, one member testifies
cnn.com/2022/03/25/politics/michigan-governor-kidnap-trial/
Gretchen Whitmer opens small lead over James Craig, new poll of race for governor shows
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/23/poll-michigan-governor-election-gretchen-whitmer-james-craig/6608131001/
Second Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plotter to Turn on Pals for Plea Deal: Kaleb Franks, 27, will give prosecutors details about his co-conspirators’ alleged plans to ...
thedailybeast.com/second-gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-plotter-to-turn-on-pals-for-plea-deal
Gov. Whitmer plans to surge 300,000 COVID test kits to schools, priority groups: Whitmer wants to "get every test kit the state has available out to ensure ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/20/whitmer-surge-300-000-covid-test-kits-schools-priority-groups/6598850001/
Ambassador Bridge reopening a 'win for Michigan,' Gov. Whitmer says: The bridge had been shut down for a week by Canadian truckers upset over vaccine mandates.
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/02/14/ambassador-bridge-reopening-whitmer/6781804001/
Whitmer tests negative for COVID-19 after husband contracts virus: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tested negative for COVID-19 a second time Wednesday after her ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/05/whitmer-tests-negative-covid-19-after-husband-contracts-virus/9101532002/
Whitmer kidnap conspiracy trial to restart after COVID-19 exposure: U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker filed an order Wednesday announcing the restart of a trial ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/16/whitmer-kidnap-conspiracy-trial-restart-after-covid-19-exposure/7060870001/
Whitmer urges residents to get vaccinated, boosted as state braces for omicron spread
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/12/21/gretchen-whitmer-urges-vaccinated-boosted-omicron-variant-spread-michigan/8979143002/
Militia Member Sentenced in Alleged Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
wsj.com/articles/militia-member-sentenced-in-alleged-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-11629928371
Michigan hospital chiefs plead with public to do its part amid surging hospitalizations | TheHill
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/582835-michigan-hospital-chiefs-plead-with-public-to-do-its-part-amid-surging
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls Biden vaccine mandates 'a problem': report: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly told business owners that she sees COVID-19 ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/michigan-whitmer-biden-vaccine-mandates-problem
Whitmer's State of the State address going virtual Jan. 26: The 2022 State of the State address will go virtual for the second year amid record high COVID-19 ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/10/whitmer-state-address-virtual-jan-26/9156329002/
The COVID-19 endgame may be here | TheHill: Public officials in many states are pivoting from elaborate mandates to simple recommendations to curb spread of the ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/587226-the-covid-19-endgame-may-be-here
Ahead of Midterms, Some Democrats Search for New Message on Virus: Democrats were cheered for strict lockdowns and pandemic precautions. Now many weary voters ...
nytimes.com/2022/01/25/us/politics/coronavirus-democrats-midterm-elections.html
Michigan Gov. Whitmer prepares to set agenda with fourth State of State speech: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking to define how billions of dollars in ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/26/michigan-state-of-the-state-address-2022-gretchen-whitmer-agenda/9211938002/
Here Are The States Where Mask Mandates Have Been Struck Down: A New York judge struck down the state’s mandate Monday night, though it’s being appealed.
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/01/25/here-are-the-states-where-mask-mandates-have-been-struck-down/
Democratic governors drop mask mandates despite high coronavirus cases and hospitalizations
vox.com/2022/2/11/22904377/democrat-governors-pandemic-mask-mandates
Michigan to get federal help with medical staffing amid COVID surge: The U.S. Department of Defense can provide clinical caregivers, said a spokesman for the ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/24/michigan-clinical-staffing-aid-amid-covid-surge-federal/8748432002/
Nessel asks high court to reverse ruling overturning Whitmer's emergency powers: Attorney General Dana Nessel wants the Michigan Supreme Court to "disavow" a ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/02/nessel-asks-michigan-supreme-court-disavow-ruling-governor-whitmer-emergency-powers/9332503002/
At-home COVID-19 test website is live a day early: How to order via USPS: The U.S. government website to order free at-home COVID-19 tests is up and running ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/18/covidtests-gov-at-home-covid-19-tests-usps/6565660001/
Undercover informant to testify as Whitmer kidnap trial resumes after COVID-19 flareup
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/16/whitmer-kidnap-trial-resume-after-covid-19-flareup/7063482001/
Whitmer to call for repeal of Michigan pension tax in State of the State address: The move would fulfill a promise from Whitmer's 2018 Democratic campaign and ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/23/whitmer-repeal-pension-tax-michigan/6609650001/
New Michigan budget targets govt. vaccine mandates, emergency orders: The provisions of the new funding plan are two potential victories for Republican lawmakers ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/21/new-michigan-budget-targets-government-vaccine-mandates-emergency-orders/5795288001/
Virus update:
• Germany mulls vaccine mandate as cases surge.
• South Korea's omicron deaths rise.
• St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in U.S ...
As FDA OK nears, Whitmer urges residents to get COVID-19 boosters: Limitations remain on booster eligibility for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/11/17/fda-ok-nears-whitmer-urges-residents-get-covid-19-boosters/8659719002/
Pro-nuclear climate activists urge Michigan governor to save power plant
theweek.com/climate-change/1010525/pro-nuclear-climate-activists-urge-michigan-governor-to-save-power-plant
'Quality guru' unveils GOP guv campaign, blasts Whitmer's COVID response: Republican Perry Johnson described himself as "pro-Trump" and a conservative during his ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/02/23/quality-guru-unveils-gop-governor-campaign-blasts-whitmer-covid-response/6915160001/
Nevada governor faces violent threats at Vegas restaurant | TheHill: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) faced violent threats from at least two men who spewed ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/596157-nevada-governor-faces-violent-threats-at-vegas-restaurant
Whitmer admin preps for Pfizer vaccine authorization for kids; pre-orders 287K doses
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/10/26/whitmer-admin-preps-pfizer-vaccine-authorization-kids/8551901002/
Feds to send staff to Michigan hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients as pandemic rages
freep.com/story/news/health/2021/11/24/covid-19-federal-support-staff-michigan-hospitals/8750195002/
Michigan supplemental state budget includes $150M for COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools
freep.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/14/covid-testing-michigan-schools-state-budget/6506780001/
Canada trucker blockade poses risk to supply chain, auto industry -White House: The Canadian truckers blockade is posing a risk to the auto industry's supply ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-says-iran-talks-urgent-point-few-weeks-get-deal-2022-02-09/
Mich. Auditor General reports 2,386 more long-term care COVID deaths; state disputes tally
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/14/mich-auditor-general-reports-2-386-more-long-term-care-covid-deaths-state-disputes-tally/6527097001/
Defense rests in trial of 4 men in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot: One of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer testified in his ...
apnews.com/article/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-grand-rapids-adam-fox-e2d313964f946ab330e4b5fb39ad82df
Michigan Gov. Whitmer asks business leaders to oppose new voting 'barriers': The request was part of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s keynote address at the ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/22/gov-whitmer-asks-michigan-business-leaders-oppose-voting-barriers/5818739001/
CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Reach All-Time High In 2020-2021, But Here Are Some Promising Signs
forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2021/11/19/cdc-drug-overdose-deaths-reach-all-time-high-in-2020-2021-but-heres-some-promising-news/
Whitmer's State of the State will come in election year amid rising COVID-19 numbers
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/03/whitmer-2022-state-of-state-address/9076420002/
Poll: Michiganders support COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school children: The findings are among many from a new Detroit Regional Chamber poll indicating some of ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/20/poll-michigan-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-students/8382093002/
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist tests positive for COVID, says he has no symptoms
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/09/michigan-lieutenant-governor-tests-positive-covid/9153353002/
Michigan budget bill bans state COVID-19 vaccine mandates, many local school mask rules
freep.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/21/budget-bill-bans-covid-19-vaccine-mandates-school-mask-rules/5803622001/
Jury hears man discuss plan to abduct Mich. Gov. Whitmer : GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors on Thursday played covertly recorded audio for jurors in which ...
apnews.com/article/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial-crime-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-grand-rapids-2376e320a5479f3bd443b81597a5f065
Does My State Have a COVID-19 Vaccine App?: There are lots of ways to carry proof of a COVID-19 vaccine on your phone, but some US states have developed their ...
pcmag.com/how-to/does-my-state-have-a-covid-19-vaccine-app
Informant: Whitmer kidnap suspect wanted to blow up COVID-19 vaccine plants, kill doctors
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/18/covid-vaccines-whitmer-kidnap-suspects/7090992001/
Gov. Whitmer needs to step up, mandate masks in Michigan schools | Opinion: Once again, the state is pushing critical public health decisions down to the ...
freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2021/08/20/whitmer-school-mask-mandate-covid/8182480002/
Michigan sitting on $800M in federal aid to combat COVID amid surge: Gov. Whitmer has asked for $300 million for testing at schools and $367 million for ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/30/michigan-sitting-800-million-federal-aid-combat-covid-amid-surge/8798667002/
Whitmer kidnap trial postponed amid COVID-19 exposure: The order halts one of the nation's most important cases of alleged extremism that has focused national ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/13/whitmer-kidnap-trial-postponed-amid-covid-19-exposure/7029206001/
AG's office: Further review of COVID nursing home death tallies in Michigan 'unwarranted'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/03/11/ag-further-review-covid-nursing-home-tallies-unwarranted/7005989001/
Michigan leaders say they've reached deal on new state budget: The GOP-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration have reached ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/15/michigan-leaders-say-theyve-reached-deal-new-state-budget/8355552002/
Officials refute report expected to allege undercount in COVID-19 long-term care deaths
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/12/covid-19-deaths-long-term-care-facilities/9189054002/
Whitmer: 'No plans to do any broad mandates' around vaccines, masks in schools: A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers isn't on the table, Gov ...
freep.com/story/news/2021/08/23/whitmer-wont-require-covid-vaccines-masks-michigan-state-workers/8238325002/
Michigan's pandemic politics: Campaigns won't let you forget COVID-19 impact: Michigan's COVID-19 trends are headed in a promising direction. But the pandemic's ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/03/13/michigan-pandemic-politics-campaigns-covid-19-impact/9422817002/
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