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April 11, 2022

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