Crime & Safety
Michigan Court Overturns Man's Conviction In Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel called the ruling "completely and irredeemably nonsensical, outrageous and irresponsible" and vowed to appeal.
June 10, 2026
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Joseph Morrison was found guilty and sentenced in 2022 after prosecutors argued that he provided material support for a terroristic act as a member of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison, as well as Pete Musico and Paul Bellar, were accused of holding gun drills in Jackson County with Adam Fox, who played a key role in the plot.
Fox and co-leader Barry Croft Jr. were convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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