BREAKING NEWS: Two Men Acquitted in Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

Former Governor Gretchen Whitmer

A U.S. federal jury has acquitted two men, Adam Fox and Barry Croft, who were accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. The verdict comes after a seven-week trial in which prosecutors alleged that the defendants planned to abduct Whitmer from her vacation home and bring her to Wisconsin to stand trial for "treason."

Background on the Case

The plot to kidnap Whitmer, a Democrat, was allegedly motivated by anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. In October 2020, federal agents arrested 13 men, including Fox and Croft, on charges of conspiracy to kidnap. Two other co-defendants were found guilty in August 2022.

Acquittal and Jury's Reasoning

The jury deliberated for four days before reaching a verdict of not guilty for Fox and Croft. According to legal experts, the jury may have found insufficient evidence to prove that the defendants had specific plans to carry out the kidnapping.

Implications for Whitmer's Safety

The acquittal of Fox and Croft raises questions about the safety of Governor Whitmer. She has faced numerous threats and protests during her time in office, and it remains uncertain whether the plot against her will have any ongoing impact on her security.