Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

Last week, defense attorneys attacked the military record of Dan Chappel, a key witness for prosecutors.

At his sentencing hearing, Kaleb Franks apologized to the governor and her family, saying the kidnapping plot "had to be traumatic and difficult."

Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer joined us to break down the latest trial in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, a fresh take on supporting and growing Detroit's middle class. Also, Michigan Radio's Cheers! team brought us a 1960s rocket-themed cocktail recipe. And sneakerhead Roland "Ro" Coit talked about his Detroit-themed Air Jordan sneaker.

The trial in Jackson County is the first of the state trials to move forward. Two men were found guilty in federal court over the summer, while two others were found not guilty in the spring.

A scheme to kidnap Michigan's governor in 2020 will get yet another airing in court.

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

Attorneys for Barry Croft and Adam Fox say they want a chance to present evidence that one of the jurors in the federal trial had a bias against their clients from the start.

A preliminary hearing wrapped up Thursday for five men accused of helping with the alleged plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer joined Doug Tribou for a breakdown of what happened this week in the state case.

Five of the 14 men charged over the alleged plot to kidnap Whitmer are facing hearings in northern Michigan this week to decide whether there's enough evidence to proceed to trial.

Two men were found guilty in federal court in Grand Rapids last week over their role in the alleged plot. This week, five other men will appear for a preliminary exam in state court in Antrim County.