Out of Control: FBI Undercover Agents Urged Kidnap of Gov. Whitmer in "Kidnap Plot," Jury Rebukes Entrapment Tactics

[munkle]

Defund the FBI. Fold its investigative responsibilities into US Marshalls.

A Federal Jury Delivers a Rebuke of FBI Entrapment

"Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings," the Justice Department announced in October 2020, "law enforcement learned

reason.com

"“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in furtherance of that plan” even when the defendants resisted it....

Several elements of the plot described by the Justice Department seemed to be products of government instigation. During a June 2020 meeting highlighted by the FBI, for example, it was an informant who argued that kidnapping was necessary.

When Fox reported that militia members could not agree on a plan to kidnap Whitmer or suggested that the idea should be put “on the back burner,” Chappel continued to promote the scheme. He and the other informants also suggested alternative crimes, such as firing rounds into Whitmer’s vacation cottage and destroying her boat."

 

[MinTrut]

Defund the FBI. Fold its investigative responsibilities into US Marshalls.

A Federal Jury Delivers a Rebuke of FBI Entrapment

"Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings," the Justice Department announced in October 2020, "law enforcement learned

reason.com

"“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in furtherance of that plan” even when the defendants resisted it....

Several elements of the plot described by the Justice Department seemed to be products of government instigation. During a June 2020 meeting highlighted by the FBI, for example, it was an informant who argued that kidnapping was necessary.

When Fox reported that militia members could not agree on a plan to kidnap Whitmer or suggested that the idea should be put “on the back burner,” Chappel continued to promote the scheme. He and the other informants also suggested alternative crimes, such as firing rounds into Whitmer’s vacation cottage and destroying her boat."

This is what they do.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Defund the FBI. Fold its investigative responsibilities into US Marshalls.

A Federal Jury Delivers a Rebuke of FBI Entrapment

"Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings," the Justice Department announced in October 2020, "law enforcement learned

reason.com

"“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in furtherance of that plan” even when the defendants resisted it....

Several elements of the plot described by the Justice Department seemed to be products of government instigation. During a June 2020 meeting highlighted by the FBI, for example, it was an informant who argued that kidnapping was necessary.

When Fox reported that militia members could not agree on a plan to kidnap Whitmer or suggested that the idea should be put “on the back burner,” Chappel continued to promote the scheme. He and the other informants also suggested alternative crimes, such as firing rounds into Whitmer’s vacation cottage and destroying her boat."

That is ALL Canadian police engage in with plain clothed dirtbags and their smarmy, under performing kids. I have stated many times that if the FBI followed our tactics then America is over as a nation.

In fact, entrapment and false flags are so common in Canada that police themselves literally commit crimes and just take dummies along for the ride. Guess who goes to prison and who gets a promotion?

Our Crown Attorneys are ok with the methodology, "hey, more business for everyone, who cares about Rights, Laws and optics. We are a police state for God sake, have fun with it!"

Do NOT become like Canada. You will lose on the global stage as we have lost thanks to the Creepy Ones here.

 

[1srelluc]

 

[SeaMajor7]

It's peculiarly interesting that the OP is a shit-stirring spam a lot poster.

The "both sides" card presented.

Gaslighting on another level, LOL

Psyop agitprop poser.

 

[MarathonMike]

These are not "one offs". Comey BRAGGED about sending two of his agents on an entrapment mission to get General Flynn. Since the Democrats took control of the FBI, all they do is target Donald Trump and anyone associated with him. Meanwhile the Biden crime family and the Clinton crime family get the kid glove treatment. If we can't trust THE most powerful agency within the so-called Dept of "Justice", we are in serious trouble.

 

[jbrownson0831]

It's peculiarly interesting that the OP is a shit-stirring spam a lot poster.

The "both sides" card presented.

Gaslighting on another level, LOL

Psyop agitprop poser.

Really, and just what are you??

 

[Chillicothe]

But then, one or more of the co-conspirators plead guilty.

That could be an indicator that there is a there there.

IMHO

 

[The Original Tree]

Defund the FBI. Fold its investigative responsibilities into US Marshalls.

A Federal Jury Delivers a Rebuke of FBI Entrapment

"Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings," the Justice Department announced in October 2020, "law enforcement learned

reason.com

"“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in furtherance of that plan” even when the defendants resisted it....

Several elements of the plot described by the Justice Department seemed to be products of government instigation. During a June 2020 meeting highlighted by the FBI, for example, it was an informant who argued that kidnapping was necessary.

When Fox reported that militia members could not agree on a plan to kidnap Whitmer or suggested that the idea should be put “on the back burner,” Chappel continued to promote the scheme. He and the other informants also suggested alternative crimes, such as firing rounds into Whitmer’s vacation cottage and destroying her boat."

They did the exact same thing on January 6th.

"Who wants to go on a Panty Raid?"
Merrick Garland, August 8, 2022

 

[munkle]

But then, one or more of the co-conspirators plead guilty.

That could be an indicator that there is a there there.

IMHO

You can plead guilty for a lot of reasons, like taking a plea just for a short sentence and getting it over with.

 

[easyt65]

2 defendents acquitted because the jury saw through the rogue, lawless FBI's bullshit.

Outstanding!

Add this to the long list of the FBI's violations of Constitution and laws like the Patriot Act, defrauding the FISA Court, and illegally spying on Americans and the President.

These assholes need to be reigned it, the violators seriously punished, not just re-assigned.

 

[Chillicothe]

You can plead guilty for a lot of reasons, like taking a plea just for a short sentence and getting it over with.

Yupper, that is one reason.
Another is that....they are guilty and were apprehensive about what the jury would decide and the judge impose.

Another could be that George Soros and Nancy Pelosi gave them each a book deal that will make them millionaires. Not a small consideration if you live in a 14'-wide in Michigan's 'Up North' sand counties. But frankly, I think this suggested book deal is problematic. You too?

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Add this to the long list of the FBI's violations of Constitution and laws like the Patriot Act, defrauding the FISA Court, and illegally spying on Americans and the President.

Hyperventilate much?

 

[easyt65]

Hyperventilate much?

Not at all. You still a mouth-breather?

 

[Lesh]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that they became aware of group chats on social media in early 2020 threatening to conduct the violent overthrow of state governments and law enforcement.[41][62] A U.S. Army veteran, "Dan", had joined the group but became concerned about their use of a hunting app that could be used to track the addresses of police officers. He informed a friend and a local officer from an unidentified police department in Michigan, who then relayed the concerns to the FBI. During the initial investigation of social media chats, the FBI said that they encountered Barry Croft and Adam Fox. The FBI then interviewed "Dan", who agreed to become a confidential source after they raised concerns that there were plans to kill officers.[55][62][77]

According to many of the alleged plotters, as detailed in a report by BuzzFeed News, their first meetings were arranged by someone who turned out to be a longtime government informant from Wisconsin, who paid for hotel rooms and food as incentives.[77] On March 30, Pete Musico, a co-founder of the Wolverine Watchmen, allegedly made a comment about placing Whitmer under citizen's arrest and numerous other statements on tape that prosecutors later said had indicated "a violent intent".[78]

Intentions by the group to obtain Whitmer's address reportedly went as far back as April 19, according to court records.[78] That same month, the Wolverine Watchmen allegedly built a fake house with PVC tubing, referred to as a "kill house", and "Dan" showed them how to push inside the building and clear the rooms; according to "Dan", Musico would circle the fake house and pretend to wait for Whitmer so he could "catch that bitch as she came out the emergency exit."[77] On April 30, all members of the group attended an armed protest at the Michigan State Capitol, which prosecutors said was the beginning of opportunities to conduct surveillance.[78] "Dan" reportedly heard "whispers" about storming the State Capitol during this time, but this did not happen when Michigan State Police officers stood down and granted the protesters access to the building.[77]

On May 8, the FBI obtained a federal search warrant to review Croft's Facebook account. Agents found messages "plotting potential acts of violence", including a May 3 post referencing a male individual who "may be first" and was wanted "in custody"; the FBI claims this individual was South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.[55]

The plot was reportedly hatched in an official capacity on June 6, among a group of about a dozen individuals meeting in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb located northwest of Columbus.[62][79][80] A confidential source at the meeting reported that the group primarily sought to establish a new, self-reliant society that adhered to the U.S. Bill of Rights. Participants reportedly discussed peaceful and violent actions of achieving this goal, with talks shifting to how state governments were allegedly violating the U.S. Constitution, how "tyrants" should be killed, and that those present should return home to recruit neighbors.[1][4][62]

The FBI subsequently began infiltrating the group online and in person with additional informants in June, according to a criminal complaint.[10][81][82] A total of twelve informants were ultimately involved in the investigation, according to a federal court filing obtained by BuzzFeed News.[83][84] Starting at that point, the FBI began compiling photographs, video footage, telephone calls, and encrypted messages made by the suspects and storing them as evidence on a USB flash drive. The content, said to consist of "hundreds of hours of undercover audio recordings and more than 13,000 pages of encrypted text messages", was released by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan on October 16.[85][86]

 

[Lesh]

At a discussion recorded at Garbin's property on September 13, Fox said the plan would strictly be a kidnapping, with the end result reportedly being either the abandonment of Whitmer on a boat in Lake Michigan or her being subjected to a trial as a "tyrant" in Wisconsin. When a plan to destroy the bridge leading to the lake in order to slow down responding security and police officers were raised, an undercover agent told Fox that the explosives necessary for destroying the bridge would cost about $4,000. The group decided that a final training exercise would be conducted later in October, though Fox pushed for an earlier date the following day.[62][77][93] Fox ordered the explosives from the undercover agent that same day. Also on that day, Croft and Harris detonated an IED containing shrapnel near human silhouette targets to test its effectiveness.[94] On October 2, Fox told a confidential source that he purchased an 800,000-volt taser to be used for the kidnapping.[1][62] That same month, he reportedly contacted Musico, who advocated for a nonviolent approach.[78] Fox, Garbin, Harris, and Franks planned to meet with an undercover FBI agent to purchase explosives on October 7, though Caserta did not attend due to work obligations, while Croft returned to Delaware prior to the meeting.[62] The prosecution was hampered in that an abduction date was never determined and the plot's details varied among the witnesses.[95]

 

[munkle]

At a discussion recorded at Garbin's property on September 13, Fox said the plan would strictly be a kidnapping, with the end result reportedly being either the abandonment of Whitmer on a boat in Lake Michigan or her being subjected to a trial as a "tyrant" in Wisconsin. When a plan to destroy the bridge leading to the lake in order to slow down responding security and police officers were raised, an undercover agent told Fox that the explosives necessary for destroying the bridge would cost about $4,000. The group decided that a final training exercise would be conducted later in October, though Fox pushed for an earlier date the following day.[62][77][93] Fox ordered the explosives from the undercover agent that same day. Also on that day, Croft and Harris detonated an IED containing shrapnel near human silhouette targets to test its effectiveness.[94] On October 2, Fox told a confidential source that he purchased an 800,000-volt taser to be used for the kidnapping.[1][62] That same month, he reportedly contacted Musico, who advocated for a nonviolent approach.[78] Fox, Garbin, Harris, and Franks planned to meet with an undercover FBI agent to purchase explosives on October 7, though Caserta did not attend due to work obligations, while Croft returned to Delaware prior to the meeting.[62] The prosecution was hampered in that an abduction date was never determined and the plot's details varied among the witnesses.[95]

What's all that got to do with the FBI clearly arguing for violence at the meetings?

 

[Lesh]

What's all that got to do with the FBI clearly arguing for violence at the meetings?

They weren’t

 

[munkle]

They weren’t

Did you even read the article?

 

[Lesh]

I did

 

[munkle]

I did

Tell me in your own words what this means. No wrong answers.

"it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in furtherance of that plan” even when the defendants resisted it....