Proud Boys leader pleads not guilty to Jan. 6 charges
His lawyers have said the evidence against Tarrio was weak and relies mostly on text messages and social media. More
April 6, 2022
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Jury in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot deliberating for 2nd day
Jurors asked for a definition of “weapon” Monday but otherwise gave no indication of the progress of their work. More
April 5, 2022
Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot
The jury picked a leader late Friday afternoon, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers, then said it would start discussing the case after the weekend. More
April 4, 2022
$14M jury award for protesters could resonate around US
Federal jury's $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over police killing of George... More
April 1, 2022
Jury hearing closing arguments in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial
A prosecutor urged jurors Friday to convict four men in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. More
April 1, 2022
Defense rests in trial of 4 men in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Defense attorneys rested their case after one of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer repeatedly said "absolutely not" when asked... More
March 31, 2022
Prosecutors rest their case in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial
A man accused of leading a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was "antigovernment" and believed officials were out to "line their own pockets,"... More
March 30, 2022
Biden to sign bill making lynching a federal hate crime
President Joe Biden signs The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law -- lynching is now a federal hate crime. More
March 29, 2022
Agent: Gov. Whitmer kidnap plotters ‘excited’ about bomb
Two men described as leaders of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were thrilled as they watched videos of powerful explosives, a few... More
March 28, 2022
Judge OKs emails to Jan. 6 panel, sees likely Trump crimes
A federal judge ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S.... More
March 28, 2022
Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot: I wanted cops to kill me
Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, testified he joined the conspiracy hoping he would be killed in a... More
March 24, 2022
Griner seen by US consulate in Russian detention facility
U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner who remains detained near Moscow. More
March 23, 2022
Witness: Whitmer kidnapping would be ‘ignition’ to civil war
Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty to planning a kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, told jurors he and allies wanted to attack before 2020 election... More
March 23, 2022
Trump aide Manafort removed from plane for revoked passport
Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort was removed from a plane at Miami International Airport before it took off for Dubai because he carried a revoked... More
March 23, 2022
Text: When’s ‘lynching?’ Michigan governor plot leader said
Dan Chappel, leader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, asked "when's the lynching?" after state Supreme Court struck down law she repeatedly used... More
March 21, 2022
Capitol riot trial opens for Cowboys for Trump founder
Couy Griffin is one of the few riot defendants who isn't accused of entering the Capitol or engaging in any violent or destructive behavior. More
March 21, 2022
Trial resumes for 4 men accused of Michigan governor plot
By ED WHITE Associated Press A man accused of a leading role in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer got the attention of the FBI... More
March 17, 2022
Trial resuming for 4 men accused of Michigan governor plot
The trial was suspended because the virus had struck a key participant in the case. More
March 16, 2022
Julian Assange denied permission to appeal by UK’s top court
By SYLVIA HUI and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top court on Monday refused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to appeal More
March 14, 2022
COVID-19 delays trial in plot to abduct Mich. Gov. Whitmer
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker ordered the delay Sunday. Undercover FBI agents and informants were expected to testify in the coming weeks, as were two... More
March 14, 2022
Jury hears man discuss plan to abduct Mich. Gov. Whitmer
Prosecutors in the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on played covertly recorded audio for jurors in which... More
March 10, 2022
Lawyers: FBI lured men for Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Four men face trial: Fox, Brandon Caserta, Barry Croft Jr. and Daniel Harris. Prosecutors say the men came up with the plan to snatch the... More
March 9, 2022
Trial begins in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
They're accused of taking critical steps over several months, including secret messaging, gun drills in the woods and a night drive to northern Michigan to... More
March 8, 2022
Trial next for 4 accused in Michigan governor kidnap plot
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of four men who are accused of conspiring to snatch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. More
March 7, 2022
Witness: Jan. 6 rioter wanted to remove ‘corrupt’ lawmakers
Rocky Hardie, a key government witness at the trial of Guy Wesley Reffitt, said he didn't believe Reffitt would act on his talk of dragging... More
March 4, 2022
Judge: No FBI entrapment for 3 in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
A judge ruled three men charged in plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were not entrapped by the FBI. More
March 1, 2022
High court takes LGBTQ rights case over refusal to design same-sex wedding websites
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new clash involving religion and the rights of LGBTQ... More
February 22, 2022
Judge: Palin libel case jurors knew he’d rejected her claims
The judge presiding over the libel lawsuit brought by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin against The New York Times said Wednesday that jurors knew... More
February 16, 2022
Jury rejects Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lost her libel lawsuit against The New York Times on Tuesday when a jury rejected her claim that the newspaper... More
February 15, 2022
Gaetz friend’s sentencing delayed again as he cooperates
A federal judge on Monday agreed to delay once again the sentencing of a former Florida tax collector, whose arrest led to a probe of... More
February 14, 2022
