The three men accused of taking part in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer were found guilty of all charges.
The defense was also prevented from arguing that Morrison, Musico, and Bellar were entrapped by undercover FBI agents who infiltrated the group., “We are disappointed in the verdict. I still believe Mr. Musico is innocent. His speech and political beliefs were criminalized. The biggest issue in the case is the inability of defense attorneys to acquire immunity for exculpatory witnesses. There were numerous witnesses that believed in the innocence of Mr. Musico.
Leonard Ballard, an attorney for Morrison, said, “I would state that while disappointed with the verdict, it is understood and accepted. I commend the other defense counsel in putting up extremely well-fought defenses, but our system rightfully entrusts the jury to render a just verdict.
The convictions of Musico, Morrison, and Bellar follow the August guilty verdict for Adam Fox and Barry Croft, Jr., the two alleged ringleaders of the kidnapping plot. Both were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap and obtain a weapon of mass destruction .
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