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

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Thank you @JerseyGirl - wonder "why" I can't find recent articles.... must be blocked by the EU!!! grrr....
Much appreciated! :)
 
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Wednesday, March 3rd:
*Preliminary Exam Hearing (State case-Jackson County) (@ 9am CT) - MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – for *Paul Edward Bellar (21) of Milford arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/20/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Was arrested in Columbia, SC & Michigan attempting to have him extradited to Michigan. $500K Cash Surety Bond. Bond reduced to $75K (12/18/20) with restrictions.
Court info from 10/16/20 thru 10/30/20 reference post #241 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
11/13/20 Update: Next probable cause conference hearing rescheduled to 12/18/20. 12/18/20 Update: Bellar appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam on 3/3/21.
For *Joseph Matthew Morrison (26) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist acts; carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $75K with restrictions.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 11/13/20 reference post #241 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/4/20 Update: Probable cause conference hearing rescheduled to 12/18/20. 12/18/20 Update: Morrison appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21.
For *Pete Musico (42) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist act & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $100K with restrictions. Out of jail.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 10/23/20 reference post #241 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/4/20 Update: Next motions hearing on 12/18/20. 12/18/20 Update: A judge reduced Musico's bond from $1 million to $100K. He is out of jail right now with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21.
Musico & Morrison are founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison is considered Watchmen's "Commander" & is known by the online moniker "Boogaloo Bunyan".
Accomplices: Eric Molitor (36), Michael Null (38), William Null (38), Shawn Michael Fix (38) & Brian Higgins (51) – all charged with State crimes. Adam Dean Fox (37), Barry Croft, Ty Gerard Garbin (24) (plead guilty on 1/27/21 & will be sentenced on 7/8/21), Kaleb James Franks (26), Daniel Joseph Harris (23) & Brandon Caserta (32) – all charged with Federal crimes; trial to start 10/12/21.
 
  • #283
What big brave boogaloo boys they are. 14 of them to kidnap a woman. I wonder what else they had in store for her?
 
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2003171FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V BELLAR BELLAR, PAUL, EDWARD 1998 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/04/2021 09:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Paul+Bellar



2003173FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V MUSICO MUSICO, PETE 1977 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/04/2021 09:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Pete+Musico



2003172FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V MORRISON MORRISON, JOSEPH, MATTHEW 1994 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/04/2021 09:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Joseph+Morrison
 
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Thursday, March 4th:
*Preliminary Exam Hearing (State case-Jackson County) (@ 9am CT) - MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – for *Paul Edward Bellar (21) of Milford arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/20/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Was arrested in Columbia, SC & Michigan attempting to have him extradited to Michigan. $500K Cash Surety Bond. Bond reduced to $75K (12/18/20) with restrictions.
Court info from 10/16/20 thru 11/13/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Bellar appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
For *Joseph Matthew Morrison (26) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist acts; carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $75K with restrictions.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Morrison appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
For *Pete Musico (42) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist act & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $100K with restrictions. Out of jail.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: A judge reduced Musico's bond from $1 million to $100K. He is out of jail right now with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
Musico & Morrison are founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison is considered Watchmen's "Commander" & is known by the online moniker "Boogaloo Bunyan". Accomplices: Eric Molitor (36), Michael Null (38), William Null (38), Shawn Michael Fix (38) & Brian Higgins (51) – all charged with State crimes. Adam Dean Fox (37), Barry Croft, Ty Gerard Garbin (24) plead guilty on 1/27/21 & will be sentenced on 7/8/21, Kaleb James Franks (26), Daniel Joseph Harris (23) & Brandon Caserta (32) – all charged with Federal crimes; trial to start 10/12/21.
 
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Friday, March 5th:
*Preliminary Exam Hearing (Continued) (State case-Jackson County) (@ 9am CT) - MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – for *Paul Edward Bellar (21) of Milford arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/20/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Was arrested in Columbia, SC & Michigan attempting to have him extradited to Michigan. $500K Cash Surety Bond. Bond reduced to $75K (12/18/20) with restrictions.
Court info from 10/16/20 thru 11/13/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Bellar appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico and Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
For *Joseph Matthew Morrison (26) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist acts; carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $75K with restrictions.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Morrison appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico and Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
For *Pete Musico (42) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist act & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $100K with restrictions. Out of jail.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: A judge reduced Musico's bond from $1 million to $100K. He is out of jail right now with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico and Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
Musico & Morrison are founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison is considered Watchmen's "Commander" & is known by the online moniker "Boogaloo Bunyan".
Accomplices: Eric Molitor (36), Michael Null (38), William Null (38), Shawn Michael Fix (38) & Brian Higgins (51) – all charged with State crimes. Adam Dean Fox (37), Barry Croft, Ty Gerard Garbin (24) plead guilty on 1/27/21 & will be sentenced on 7/8/21, Kaleb James Franks (26), Daniel Joseph Harris (23) & Brandon Caserta (32) – all charged with Federal crimes; trial to start 10/12/21.
 
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The confidential informant is due to testify next, I do believe. Very interested in that, since whatever he heard/saw prompted him to get in touch with LE.
 
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After answering the questions satisfactorily, Dan, an Army veteran who described himself as a Libertarian, was admitted into the group and told to download an encrypted messaging app called Wire so he could communicate in secret with other members. The app prohibited screenshots and would periodically delete all messages.

Dan's acceptance into group’s Facebook page was the beginning of his journey as a confidential FBI “human source” that took him to protests at the state Capitol and to rural training exercises with members of the group who expressed a desire to hurt and kill law enforcement officers and politicians. Dan testified he sometimes wore a wire and feared for his safety, eventually deciding to sell his house when his address became known.


Whitmer kidnapping plot defendants preliminary hearing continues
 
  • #290
DBM, @angelainwi already got it!

Interesting that we both highlighted the same parts of the article, isn't it?

Dude felt he needed to move house. I'm so glad he did the right thing and talked to his friend in LE.

MOO
 
  • #291
from article in post #289:

Judge Michael Klaeren set 3/29/21 as the next hearing date.
 
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from court site:

2003171FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V BELLAR BELLAR, PAUL, EDWARD 1998 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/29/2021 10:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Paul+Bellar


2003173FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V MUSICO MUSICO, PETE 1977 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/29/2021 10:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Pete+Musico


2003172FY FY STATE OF MICHIGAN V MORRISON MORRISON, JOSEPH, MATTHEW 1994 DEFENDANT $0.00 03/29/2021 10:00 AM ADJOURNED FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PENDING 12TH

link: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CaseSearch/Court/D12/Search?SearchText=Joseph+Morrison
 
  • #293
Anyone find anything on the Antrim County guys? I had in my notes that the defense was supposed to get more evidence to review in 2 weeks - and that would have been 3/11.

TIA! :)
 
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Niner said:
Anyone find anything on the Antrim County guys? I had in my notes that the defense was supposed to get more evidence to review in 2 weeks - and that would have been 3/11.

TIA! :)
Click to expand...

I found nothing in MSM
 
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Monday, March 29th:
*Preliminary Exam Hearing (Continued) (State case-Jackson County) (@ 10am CT) - MI – Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – for *Paul Edward Bellar (21) of Milford arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/20/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Was arrested in Columbia, SC & Michigan attempting to have him extradited to Michigan. $500K Cash Surety Bond. Bond reduced to $75K (12/18/20) with restrictions.
Court info from 10/16/20 thru 11/13/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Bellar appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico & Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
3/5/21 Update: Confidential informant Dan (an army veteran) testified Friday in a Jackson court about being embedded for months alongside leaders of a group accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Online video feed off just heard his voice. Dan's acceptance into group’s Facebook page was the beginning of his journey as a confidential FBI “human source” that took him to protests at the state Capitol & to rural training exercises with members of the group who expressed a desire to hurt & kill law enforcement officers & politicians. Dan testified he sometimes wore a wire & feared for his safety, eventually deciding to sell his house when his address became known. Dan testified at the preliminary examination for Pete Musico, 43; his son-in-law, Joseph Morrison, 26; and Paul Bellar, 22. Dan testified for about six hours on Friday, and he was the final witness to be called in the preliminary exam. Judge Michael Klaeren set 3/29/21 as the preliminary exam hearing is continued.
For *Joseph Matthew Morrison (26) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist acts; carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $75K with restrictions.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: Morrison appeared in Jackson County’s 12th District Court for a bond reduction hearing. The judge lowered his bond to $75K, with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico & Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
3/5/21 Update: Confidential informant Dan (an army veteran) testified Friday in a Jackson court about being embedded for months alongside leaders of a group accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Online video feed off just heard his voice. Dan's acceptance into group’s Facebook page was the beginning of his journey as a confidential FBI “human source” that took him to protests at the state Capitol & to rural training exercises with members of the group who expressed a desire to hurt & kill law enforcement officers & politicians. Dan testified he sometimes wore a wire & feared for his safety, eventually deciding to sell his house when his address became known. Dan testified at the preliminary examination for Pete Musico, 43; his son-in-law, Joseph Morrison, 26; and Paul Bellar, 22. Dan testified for about six hours on Friday, and he was the final witness to be called in the preliminary exam. Judge Michael Klaeren set 3/29/21 as the preliminary exam hearing is continued.
For *Pete Musico (42) of Munith arrested & charged (10/7/20) & arraigned (10/9/20) with threat of terrorism, gang membership, providing material support for terrorist act & carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bail set at $10M. Bond reduced (12/18/20) to $100K with restrictions. Out of jail.
Court info from 10/8/20 thru 12/4/20 reference post #282 here:
MI - 14 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Oct 2020
12/18/20 Update: A judge reduced Musico's bond from $1 million to $100K. He is out of jail right now with restrictions. Next preliminary exam hearing on 3/3/21. 3/3/21 Update: Preliminary exam hearing continued to 3/4/21.
3/4/21 Update: An FBI agent testified Thursday. Speaking in Jackson's 12th District Court, Henrik Impola said he investigated the Wolverine Watchmen, an anti-government militia group, and found posts from former Marine Joseph Morrison touting plans to start a civil war using the term "Boogaloo." Bellar's attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, questioned Impola about the intent of his client and the other men. The preliminary hearing before Judge Michael Klaeren, which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Bellar, Musico & Morrison, is to continue Friday (3/5/21) for a third day, with a confidential informant expected to testify.
3/5/21 Update: Confidential informant Dan (an army veteran) testified Friday in a Jackson court about being embedded for months alongside leaders of a group accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Online video feed off just heard his voice. Dan's acceptance into group’s Facebook page was the beginning of his journey as a confidential FBI “human source” that took him to protests at the state Capitol & to rural training exercises with members of the group who expressed a desire to hurt & kill law enforcement officers & politicians. Dan testified he sometimes wore a wire & feared for his safety, eventually deciding to sell his house when his address became known. Dan testified at the preliminary examination for Pete Musico, 43; his son-in-law, Joseph Morrison, 26; and Paul Bellar, 22. Dan testified for about six hours on Friday, and he was the final witness to be called in the preliminary exam. Judge Michael Klaeren set 3/29/21 as the preliminary exam hearing is continued.
Musico & Morrison are founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison is considered Watchmen's "Commander" & is known by the online moniker "Boogaloo Bunyan".
Accomplices: Eric Molitor (36), Michael Null (38), William Null (38), Shawn Michael Fix (38) & Brian Higgins (51) – all charged with State crimes. Adam Dean Fox (37), Barry Croft, Ty Gerard Garbin (24) plead guilty on 1/27/21 & will be sentenced on 7/8/21, Kaleb James Franks (26), Daniel Joseph Harris (23) & Brandon Caserta (32) – all charged with Federal crimes; trial to start 10/12/21.
 
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Judge tosses terrorism threat charge against 3 accused in alleged Whitmer plot

March 29, 2021

'Not out of the woods'
Mike Rataj, a Detroit defense attorney, said he hadn't seen Monday's court hearings, but noted that the three remaining charges the defendants face are serious.

"The prosecution has the burden of proof, but the defense still has its work cut out for it," Rataj said. "The defendants are not out of the woods by any stretch."

Rataj was a defense attorney in the 2010 federal case against the Hutaree militia that unraveled. Despite that experience, he noted the federal insurrection laws at issue in that case are a "different animal" from the state terrorism statute.

After making his ruling, Klaeren again addressed bond for Bellar. He remains jailed on a $150,000 bond and was hoping to have that lowered.

"I think you may be the loosest cannon" of the three defendants, Klaeren said.

"You're the youngest of the defendants," Klaeren told Bellar. "You certainly have no money. To an extent you've been defanged, so I'm not going to raise the bond."
 
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