kidnapping plot

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler describes Barry Croft as the kidnap plot’s “spiritual leader."

On today's show, Michigan Radio's Zoe Clark gave a debate recap, and we heard more about the recent Whitmer kidnapping verdicts. Plus, behind the scenes at an abortion clinic.

Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor. It's a victory for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. 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.

Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are facing state charges, including providing material support for terrorist acts.

Barry Croft and Adam Fox were found guilty Tuesday of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

After two weeks of testimony, the fates of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. rest with a jury in Grand Rapids.

As of now — April 5 at noon — jurors are still deliberating the fate of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We will have updates on the verdict as soon as it comes in. But today on the pod, we go over what we know so far.

Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris, and Brandon Caserta are charged with conspiracy. Three also face additional charges.

The jury decided to start fresh next week rather than begin discussing the case Friday afternoon.

Kaleb Franks had been arguing, along with other defendants in the case, that he was entrapped by federal agents. Wednesday, he told a judge the plot was real.