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Man's Conviction Overturned in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

Appeals court reverses conviction of a man sentenced for his role in the 2020 plot to abduct Michigan's governor.

Published Jun 10, 2026, 1:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Michigan Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the conviction of a man who had been sentenced for his role in the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The appeals court reversed the earlier conviction, vacating the prior verdict.