Governor Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Archives

Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

Prosecutor: 3 accused in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war

The Null brothers were leaders of a group called the Michigan Liberty Militia and supported the so-called 'boogaloo' movement. More

August 23, 2023

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to role in Whitmer kidnap scheme

Brian Higgins, accused of assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor, pleads guilty to lesser charge; will cooperate with prosecutors. More

March 15, 2023

Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot

The judge described Barry Croft as 'the idea guy' behind the conspiracy plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. More

December 28, 2022

Co-leader of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison

In addition to the 16-year prison sentence, Adam Fox will have to serve five years of supervised release. More

December 27, 2022

Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter

A judge handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. More

December 15, 2022

5 tied to Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot face key hearing

A judge began hearing evidence Monday to determine if five men will face trial for their alleged roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.... More

August 29, 2022

2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

A jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The jury also found Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. guilty of... More

August 23, 2022

Jury gets case of 2 men charged in Gov. Whitmer plot

Two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan's governor wanted to grab Gretchen Whitmer and hang her, prosecutors said during a stark closing argument Monday... More

August 22, 2022

Defense rests after challenging agents in Whitmer plot trial

Lawyers for two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called investigators to the witness stand Friday to try to raise questions... More

August 19, 2022

Prosecutors rest their case against 2 men in Whitmer plot

FBI agent Tim Bates told jurors about a stop at a bridge near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's vacation home during a night ride by anti-government... More

August 18, 2022

Key insider: 2 men were ‘very eager’ to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 were “very eager” to move forward with the plan and expressed no reluctance,... More

August 17, 2022

Key informant defends role during Whitmer kidnap plot trial

Defense attorneys grilled an FBI informant Tuesday in the trial of two men accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s governor, questioning his motivation to get inside... More

August 16, 2022

Lawyer in Whitmer kidnap trial raises concern about juror

A judge overseeing the second trial of two men accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took steps Friday to keep a lid on a... More

August 12, 2022

Jury is told 2 men wanted to kidnap Whitmer, start revolt

Two anti-government extremists, Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr., sought to spark a “second American revolution” by kidnapping Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a prosecutor told... More

August 10, 2022

Jury selection begins in 2nd trial in Whitmer kidnap plot

Jury selection started Tuesday in the second trial of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 over their disgust with restrictions... More

August 9, 2022

2 men face new trial over scheme to kidnap Michigan governor

The trial of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. means another public airing of secretly recorded conversations, text messages and chilling social media posts. More

August 8, 2022