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June 9, 2026
Michigan Court Overturns Conviction in Governor Kidnapping Plot
- The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned Joseph Morrison's conviction related to the 2020 kidnapping plot against Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
- The court ruled that kidnapping does not meet the criteria for a violent felony under Michigan's terrorism law.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized the decision and plans to appeal, citing the seriousness of the original plot.
2 Sources
- Michigan Court Vacates Conviction Tied to Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping PlotJun 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM · NYT
- Michigan court overturns man's conviction in plot to kidnap Gov. WhitmerJun 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM · CBS News