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Gretchen Whitmer

Nation Apr 05

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer writes new book about her rise in Democratic Party politics

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Nation Sep 15

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer campaigns in Michigan ahead of midterm election
3 men found not guilty of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

A jury acquitted three men Friday in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a scheme that was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the eve of the 2020 presidential election.

By Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Aug 23

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during the Motor Bella 2021 auto show in Pontiac, Michigan, U.S., September 21, 2021. Photo by Rebecca Cook/REUTERS
Men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war, prosecutor says

A prosecutor says three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wanted to start a civil war.

By John Flesher, Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Dec 28

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy delivers his annual speech to lawmakers during a session of the Parliament in Kyiv
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News Wrap: Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians their resistance to Russia inspires the world

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy declared that his country's refusal to give in to Russia has inspired the West and the world, the incoming far-right government in Israel said expanding settlements on the occupied West Bank will…

Politics Dec 28

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor thwarted
Whitmer kidnapping plot co-leader sentenced to 19 years in prison

A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison.

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Dec 27

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News Wrap: Supreme Court rules Title 42 border policy will stay in place indefinitely

In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court said the COVID-era rule barring migrants at the southern border from seeking legal asylum will stay in place indefinitely, Russia is again demanding conditions for peace that Ukraine is sure to…

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Dec 15

3 men receive prison time for helping Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

By Joey Cappelletti, Ed White, Associated Press

Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.

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Dec 07

Trial ordered for 5 men involved in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

By John Flesher, Associated Press

A state judge has ordered five men to stand trial on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Nov 26

Federal judge denies bid for new trial in Whitmer kidnapping case

By Associated Press

A federal judge has denied a new trial request by two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Oct 26

Jury finds 3 men guilty of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer

By Ed White, Associated Press

Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were found guilty Wednesday of providing “material support” for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen.

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