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A judge has handed down the last sentences involving a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

A man charged with assisting the leaders of a plan to kidnap Michigan’s governor is denying any role. But he told jurors that he should have contacted police when talk turned to obtaining explosives.

Prosecutors in Michigan have notched another conviction in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Shawn Fix pleaded guilty Wednesday to providing material support for an act of terrorism.

A man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to change his plea from not guilty. Records show Shawn Michael Fix is scheduled for a court hearing Wednesday.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler describes Barry Croft as the kidnap plot’s “spiritual leader."

On today's show, Michigan Radio's Zoe Clark gave a debate recap, and we heard more about the recent Whitmer kidnapping verdicts. Plus, behind the scenes at an abortion clinic.

Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor. It's a victory for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were found guilty Wednesday of providing "material support" for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen.

Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are facing state charges, including providing material support for terrorist acts.

Barry Croft and Adam Fox were found guilty Tuesday of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.