2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Summary
A Michigan appeals court overturned the convictions of two men, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar, linked to a 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Their convictions were dismissed because the court ruled that kidnapping is not covered under the state’s terrorism law.Key Facts
- Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were convicted for providing support for terrorism related to the Whitmer kidnapping plot.
- Their convictions were overturned after a similar ruling dismissed co-defendant Joe Morrison’s conviction.
- The court said kidnapping is not considered a violent crime under Michigan’s terrorism law.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to ask the Michigan Supreme Court to review the decision.
- None of the three men were charged with directly planning the kidnapping.
- The plot aimed to kidnap Governor Whitmer from her vacation home before the 2020 presidential election.
- The conspirators opposed COVID-19 restrictions and feared losing gun rights.
- FBI agents infiltrated the group and stopped the plan before it could happen.
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