Coverage dated August 22, 2023

3 men accused in Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot wanted to start civil war, prosecutors say

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Three men accused of aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were anarchists who considered themselves “the new founding fathers” and were preparing for bloodshed, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday.

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  1. 10TV Columbus

    Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    Investigators described them as members of paramilitary groups angered by Whitmer’s COVID-19 policies, which shut down schools and restricted the economy.

  2. Washington Times

    3 men accused in Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot wanted to start civil war, prosecutors say (opens Washington Times)

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    Three men accused of aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were anarchists who considered themselves “the new founding fathers” and were preparing for bloodshed, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday.

  3. Fox News

    Prosecutors prepare evidence in trial for 3 men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (opens Fox News)

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    The trial for the final three defendants who allegedly plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer has kicked off. Prosecutors are preparing evidence against the men on Aug. 23, 2023.

  4. Triblive

    Prosecutor: 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start civil war (opens Triblive)

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    BELLAIRE, Mich. — Three men accused of aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were anarchists who considered themselves “the new founding fathers” and were preparing for bloodshed, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday. “They didn’t like the U.S. government.

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