Michigan AG condemns reversal of conviction related to Whitmer kidnap plot
Summary
A Michigan court reversed the conviction of Joseph Morrison, a man accused of supporting a plan to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan’s Attorney General and the governor’s office strongly criticized the decision and said they would appeal it.Key Facts
- Joseph Morrison was convicted for supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
- The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned Morrison’s conviction, saying kidnapping was not a violent felony in this case.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel called the ruling “nonsensical” and said her office plans to appeal.
- Morrison was part of a militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen, involved in armed protests against COVID-19 rules.
- Members of the Wolverine Watchmen plotted to kidnap the governor and were arrested in October 2020.
- The governor’s chief of staff said the decision endangers public safety and democracy.
- The case involved charges including providing material support for a terrorist act and firearms offenses.
- Prosecutors and law enforcement worked together to stop the kidnapping plot.
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