MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020 *8 guilty, 5 NG*

[Niner]

Krol was an acquaintance, not charged.

Three defendants in Whitmer kidnap plot trial enter not guilty pleas

Three defendants accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County in 2020 entered not guilty pleas on Tuesday.

upnorthlive.com

Also, found this from 2 weeks ago:

Eric Molitor and brothers Michael and William Null pleaded not guilty to charges of providing material support for terrorist acts and possessing a firearm while committing a felony.

Brian Higgins pleaded guilty in March to a charge of attempting to provide material support of terrorism, and Shawn Fix pleaded guilty in June to a charge of providing support for an act of terrorism.

Both Higgins and Fix have agreed to testify against the other defendants in a trial that is scheduled to begin on August 23 at 9 a.m.

Jury selection will begin at 8:30 a.m. on August 21 at the Bellaire High School.

Okay than I shall move the 3 to 8/21 for jury selection. And thank you!

 

[MrsWatson]

'Rogue' juror in Whitmer kidnap plot case ended up being foreman, appeal says

Kidnap plotter Adam Fox's lawyer identifies juror in misconduct probe that threatened to derail the largest domestic terrorism case in a generation.

eu.detroitnews.com

The juror at the center of misconduct allegations that threatened to derail last year's trial of two men accused of orchestrating a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ended up staying on the jury and served as its foreman, according to a court filing Wednesday.

 

[Niner]

Monday, August 21st:
*Jury Selection begins (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial set to begin on 8/21/23 with jury selection. (Trial 8/23/23 thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Kevin Eisenheimer assigned Fix & Nulls’ case. 13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn assigned Molitor’s.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 6/7/23 reference post #817 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-41
8/15/23 Update: Final pretrial status conference hearing was held on 8/15/23. Jury selection set to begin on 8/21/23 @ 8:30am.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Final trial in Whitmer kidnap plot begins in Antrim County

www.9and10news.com

Jury selection began Monday as Eric Molitor and brothers William and Michael Null are the last of 14 men to face charges for allegedly providing material support for an act of terrorism and illegally possessing firearms.

Opening arguments begin on Wednesday. The trial is expected to last three weeks.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, August 22nd:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection. (Trial 8/23/23 thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 reference post #823 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/21/23 Monday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection begins. Opening arguments begin on Wednesday. The trial is expected to last three weeks.
For more info see post #924 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues with jury selection on Tuesday, 8/22/23.

 

[Niner]

Prosecutors prepare evidence in trial of 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Opening arguments are scheduled for Wednesday in the trial of three men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020

abcnews.go.com

Aug. 23, 2023
BELLAIRE, Mich. -- Prosecutors were preparing Wednesday to present evidence against three men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators described as an extremist scheme to ignite a civil war.

Attorneys were scheduled to make opening arguments in the trial of Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null, who were among 14 defendants charged weeks before the November 2020 election. Nine have been convicted in state or federal court, including four who pleaded guilty, while two were acquitted.
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Eleven women and seven men were selected Monday to serve as circuit court jurors in Republican-leaning Antrim County, a rural area popular with tourists. Whitmer has a vacation home in the Lake Michigan village of Elk Rapids.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, August 23rd:
*Trial set to begin (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 11 women & 7 men.
Trial begins on 8/23/23 thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Kevin Eisenheimer assigned Fix & Nulls’ case.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1 (8/21/23) reference post #825 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/22/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: Jury selection continues & ended. Eleven women & seven men were selected Monday to serve as circuit court jurors. Opening arguments begin on Wednesday, 8/23/23.
For more info see post #826 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42

 

[Niner]

'Thought it was a dark joke': Trial begins for remaining conspirators in Whitmer kidnap plot

The remaining three who maintain their not-guilty plea are twins Michael and William Null and Eric Molitor. They appeared together in court on Aug. 23.

eu.petoskeynews.com

Aug. 23, 2023
ANTRIM COUNTY — On the first day of an expected 15-day trial, defense attorney William Barnett stated defendant Eric Molitor thought the idea to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was a “dark joke.”
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With Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding, the three defendants are being charged in Antrim County’s 13th Circuit Court with providing material support for a terrorist attack and also possessing an illegal firearm.
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Much of what was presented on Wednesday by the state dealt with statements and actions surrounding the defendants' dealings with Fox and Croft.

After referring to one of Croft’s Facebook posts, the state, characterizing the Null brothers and Molitor as anti-government ideologists said, “Their plan didn’t just involve kidnapping, their plan involved a 20 minute free for all gun battle on Birch Lake and the murder of Michigan state troopers who were assigned to protect our governor."
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The trial continues on Thursday, Aug. 23 24, starting with FBI special agent Henrik "Hank" Impola who plans to testify for the state against the defendants.


I corrected Thursday's date in the article....

 

[Niner]

Thursday, August 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22).
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22).
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22).
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1 (8/22/23) reference post #827 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/23/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: Opening statements by State & defense attorney William Barnett for defendant Eric Molitor.
For more info see post #828 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Thursday, 8/24/23.

 

[Niner]

Not finding any articles on yesterday's trial....

Friday, August 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-2 (8/22 to 8/23/23) reference post #829 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/24/23 Thursday, Trial Day 3: State witnesses: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola. No other info available.
Trial continues on Friday, 8/25/23.

 

[JerseyGirl]

FBI agent testifies against defendants in final Whitmer kidnapping trial

The men being prosecuted are Eric Molitor, 39, of Cadillac and twins Michael and William Null, 41, of Plainwell and Shelbyville.

www.petoskeynews.com

Impola testified for hours, detailing the infiltration of a group of men under investigation in 2020 and their increasingly concerning behavior. According to Michigan Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin, this group was working towards a nationwide civil war.

At the end of the day on Friday, Aug. 25, the prosecution sought to connect the defendants with the sentiments of the ringleaders being expressed on social media and in texts and chats.

The trial will continue at 9 a.m. in the Antrim County Circuit Court on Monday, Aug. 28. The trial is expected to last for nearly two weeks.

 

[Niner]

Monday, August 28th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-2 (8/22 to 8/23/23) reference post #829 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/24/23 Thursday, Trial Day 3: State witness: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola. No other info available.
For more info see post #828 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Friday, 8/25/23.
8/25/23 Friday, Trial Day 4: State witness: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola.
For more info see post #831 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Monday, 8/28/23.

 

[Niner]

Not having any luck in finding out what happened yesterday - only for Friday. Maybe @JerseyGirl will have better luck - and I will update my notes with the new info...

Tuesday, August 29th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 8:30am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County. Prosecutors agreed to drop a weapon charge. Fix acknowledged helping plot leader Adam Fox pinpoint the location of Whitmer’s home, key information that was used for a 2020 ride to find the property in northern Michigan. Fix, who faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, agreed to testify if called by prosecutors.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor. Higgins won't be sentenced by Judge Charles Hamlyn until after the August 21, 2023 trial of his four co-defendants. His cooperation could improve his chances for a lighter sentence.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-4 (8/22 to 8/25/23) reference post #832 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/28/23 Monday, Trial Day 5: State witness: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola continues on stand ?? No actual info available.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 8/29/23.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Whitmer kidnap trial continues

The trial for three men charged in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer continues.Monday’s court proceedings saw an attempt at calling for a mistrial...

www.youtube.com

 

[Niner]

Clips of defendant's 2023 interview admitted as evidence in Whitmer kidnap plot trial

Tuesday was day five of testimony in Antrim County in the trial of the final three men accused of taking part in a 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer

upnorthlive.com

Aug. 29, 2023
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Tuesday was day five of testimony in Antrim County in the trial of the final three men accused of taking part in a 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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The state rounded out its direct exam of FBI Special Agent Henrik Impola with testimony about the Sep. 2020 nighttime surveillance of Governor Whitmer's Elk Rapids cabin by the Wolverine Watchmen.
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....saw photos of gear, weapons and other tactical items that prosecutors said was collected from search warrants that were executed in Oct. 2020.
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The prosecution submitted five video clips of an interview that Molitor did with freelance journalist Eric VanDussen in January 2023.

After a recess in which Molitor and his attorney viewed the selected clips, Judge Charles Hamlyn admitted them for the jury, against objections from the defense.
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Court ended early on Tuesday at around 3:30 p.m. and will resume at 9 a.m. on Wednesday with the defense's cross-examination of Impola.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, August 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 9am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-4 (8/22 to 8/25/23) reference post #832 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/28/23 Monday, Trial Day 5: State witness: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola.
For more info see post #836 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Tuesday, 8/29/23.
8/29/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 6: State witness: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola.
Monday’s court proceedings saw an attempt at calling for a mistrial based on relevance, but the main event was when Eric Molitor's attorney, William Barnett, correctly pointed out a typo in an already admitted audio exhibit.
For more info see post #836 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Wednesday, 8/30/23.

 

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Thursday, August 31st:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 9am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-6 (8/22 to 8/29/23) reference post #836 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/30/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola for cross exam. No other info available.
For more info see post #8 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Thursday, 8/31/23.

 

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Not finding any articles for Thursday's trial - maybe @JerseyGirl has better luck than me...

Friday, September 1st:
*Trial continues (Day 9) (all) (State case-Antrim County) (@ 9am CT) – MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - *Eric Molitor (36/now 38) of Cadillac arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bond set at $250K (10% cash or surety). Bond reduced (1/13/21) to $100K (10% cash or surety). Out on bond (1/13/21) with GPS monitor & other conditions. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by William Barnett.
*Michael Null (38/now 40) of Plainwell arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10%, cash or surety. Bond was posted, out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Thomas Siver.
*William Null (38/now 40) of Shelbyville arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/8/20) with providing material support for terrorist acts & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cash bond of $250K. Bond reduced (12/16/20) to 10% cash or surety. Bond was posted & is out of jail (1/13/21). Remains on electronic monitoring. No longer on GPS (9/16/22). Represented by Damian Dunzio.
*Shawn Michael Fix (38/now 40) - 6/7/23: Fix plead guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism, namely the strategy to snatch Whitmer at her vacation home in Antrim County.
*Brian Higgins (51/now 54) – 3/15/23: Higgins plead guilty in Antrim County Circuit Court to attempting to provide material support for terrorism, a potential five-year felony; he had faced a 20-year charge & agreed to cooperate with authorities in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor.
Trial began on 8/21/23 with jury selection & ended on 8/22/23. Jury: 12 jurors & 6 alternates. (11 women & 7 men).
Trial began on 8/23/23 (thru 9/11/23) Prosecutors: William Rollstin, John Pallas, Phillip Jacques & Daniel Grano.
13th Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn presiding.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 8/15/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (8/21 & 8/22/23) & Trial Day 1-6 (8/22 to 8/29/23) reference post #836 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...rnor-gretchen-whitmer-oct-2020.546457/page-42
8/30/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: FBI Special Agent Henrik “Hank” Impola for cross exam.
For more info see post #835 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...whitmer-oct-2020-8-guilty-2-ng.546457/page-42
Trial continues on Thursday, 8/31/23.
8/31/23 Thursday, Trial Day 8: State witnesses: no info available.
Trial continues on Friday, 9/1/23.

 

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'Undercover Mark' testifies against Antrim County defendants in Whitmer kidnap trial

An FBI agent who went undercover to infiltrate a militia group accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer testified in Antrim County's 13th Circuit Court this week.

eu.freep.com

10 hours ago

ANTRIM COUNTY — An FBI agent who went undercover to infiltrate a militia group accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer testified in Antrim County's 13th Circuit Court on Thursday and Friday.

His testimony came during the second week of the final trial involving conspirators in the failed scheme. On trial are three defendants, Eric Molitor and twin brothers Bill and Mike Null. All are charged with providing material support for terrorist acts — punishable by up to 20 years in prison — and illegally possessing firearms.
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On Thursday, Aug. 31, FBI Special Agent “Undercover Mark” took the stand with presiding Judge Charles Hamlyn limiting media coverage to protect the witness' identity.
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For the state, Assistant Michigan Attorney General Phil Jacques questioned Mark as he set the scene for dozens of secretly recorded conversations that were played for the jury. In the audio, discussions of kidnapping the governor and killing law enforcement can be heard. The transcribed exhibits were meant to illustrate the alleged intentions of Molitor and the Null brothers and the increasingly dangerous plans the group was forming.
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On Friday, Sept. 1, Bill Null’s attorney Damian Nunzio grilled Undercover Mark during cross examination.

Referring to the field training exercises, Nunzio confirmed with Undercover Mark that going to field training exercises “is not in and of themselves illegal” and that not everyone participating in them knew about the plans to kidnap the governor or was arrested.
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On redirect, the state sought to clarify what had been potentially muddled by the defense’s line of questioning that inferred the Null brothers were not aware of why they were in a chosen parking lot during the Elk Rapids surveillance trip and not actively participating as lookouts. Jacques referred back to quotes from Mark's recorded conversations that supported they were knowledgeable of the task and present for the conversations during the Elk Rapids surveillance trip, which included discussions of possibly killing law enforcement that got in the way during the kidnapping.
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Friday, Sept. 1, marked the eighth day of what was initially planned to be a 15-day trial. The 18 person jury, consisting of six alternates, have a three day weekend in honor of Labor Day. Court proceedings will commence at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in the Antrim County Courthouse in Bellaire.

 

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Sounds like the “I didn’t even know” defense is getting holes shot into it by their own admissions.