FBI agent in Whitmer kidnap plot arrested for assaulting wife after swingers party argument
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
FBI agent who testified about Whitmer kidnapping plot faces assault charges
Records show that Richard Trask, who has testified in court on the alleged kidnapping of the Michigan governor committed the alleged offense on Sunday.
Wolverine Watchmen member pleads to weapons charges, will cooperate with Whitmer kidnapping investigation
A Wolverine Watchmen member who was not connected to the kidnapping plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty to felony charges and will cooperate with the investigation into the kidnapping plot.
Wisconsin man extradited and arraigned in Whitmer kidnap plot
It is alleged that Higgins provided assistance in the plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home.
3 Whitmer kidnapping plotters face weapons of mass destruction charges
Adam Fox, 40, Barry Croft Jr., 45, and Daniel Joseph Harris, 23, were all charged with knowingly conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons or property.
Judge drops terrorism charges against 3 men accused of Whitmer kidnapping plot
A judge dropped terrorism charges against three men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Key witness in case of alleged Whitmer kidnap plot, arrested by feds
The FBI was able to gain access to the militia group - the Wolverine Watchmen - by using three informants. But could the case the case start to crumble?
FBI agent testifies against 'Wolverine Watchmen' in court for alleged Whitmer plot prelim
The agent said the trio has a specific weapon plan, became tactically trained, and recruited others communicating under a cloak of secrecy.
Trial of Whitmer kidnap plotters postponed 7 months
Barry Croft Jr., Kaleb Franks, Brandon Caserta, Daniel Harris, and Adam Fox had their trial moved from March 23 to Oct. 12
Ty Garbin, suspect in Whitmer kidnap plot, agrees to guilty plea and will 'fully cooperate'
Ty Garbin, one of 14 men charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and will fully cooperate with federal investigators.
Whitmer kidnap plotter likely to seek a plea deal ahead of trial
Ty Garbin, one of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing next week, according to a notice from a federal judge.
Federal judge schedules trial date for six men who plotted to kidnap Michigan governor
Adam Dean Fox, Barry Gordon Croft, Jr, Ty Gerard Garbin, Kaleb James Franks, Daniel Joseph Harris, Brandon Michael-Ray Caserta will appear in federal court March 23.
'Ringleader' in Whitmer kidnapping plot requests release from prison
Barry Croft Jr., one of the men charged in a kidnapping plot that involved the Michigan governor has requested he be released from prison as he awaits court hearings.
6 men indicted in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
A federal grand jury indicted six men for their roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Judge lowers bond for man linked to plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
A judge lowered bond Friday for Pete Musico, a defendant in the scheme to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and commit other violence against state government.
Five suspects charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stand trial
Five men will stand trial for conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan bans open carry of guns within 100 feet of polling places on election day
Michigan will prohibit the open carry of firearms within 100 feet of polling places on election day in November.
Attorney who defended - and won - last Michigan militia case talks about charges in Whitmer kidnap plot
Mike Rataj tried the last militia case here in federal court back in 2010, representing Tina Stone of the Hutaree. In that Hutaree case, the judge threw the case out. The government lost.
Talks continue between Republican leaders on banning guns at Michigan capitol building
Calls to ban guns at the Lansing capitol building have been reignited after the thwarted plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, though Republican leaders say a decision won't be made until after the election.
Wisconsin man is 14th to be charged in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
A 14th person has been charged in connection to the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.