Michigan Court Overturns Whitmer Plot Convictions | Lansing News

Michigan’s top court just tossed out the convictions of two men accused in the 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, joining a similar reversal for their co-defendant Joseph Morrison. The key legal twist? Michigan law doesn’t classify kidnapping as a violent felony for terrorism charges — a ruling the court felt compelled to apply, even though the defendants didn’t raise it. Attorney General Dana Nessel is furious, calling the decision “disastrous” and vowing to appeal — insisting these men were part of a coordinated domestic terrorism scheme and that the state won’t back down. The legal battle is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/281e17a1eabc9e42