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Key takeaways from the acquittal of Karen Read in her Boston police officer boyfriend's death

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Karen Read has walked out of a Massachusetts court a free woman after a jury found her not guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend.

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Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

Read full article: Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

The jury is set to return for its third full day of testimony in the second murder trial of Karen Read, who is charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend.

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Jury begins deliberating whether Karen Read is guilty of murder in Boston police boyfriendโ€™s death

Read full article: Jury begins deliberating whether Karen Read is guilty of murder in Boston police boyfriendโ€™s death

Jurors in the second murder trial of Karen Read have begun deliberating after weeks of testimony.

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Prosecution rests in trial of Karen Read who's charged in death of Boston police officer boyfriend

Read full article: Prosecution rests in trial of Karen Read who's charged in death of Boston police officer boyfriend

The prosecution is resting in the second trial of Karen Read after attorneys for the state of Massachusetts took a more streamlined approach to try to prove Readโ€™s guilt in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend.

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Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election

Read full article: Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election

Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy has won a special election for the upstate New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's special congressional election

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New York voters are choosing a replacement for Democrat Brian Higgins in a congressional district where Democrats have a long record of success.

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Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Read full article: Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Michigan governor

A judge has handed down the last sentences involving a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Man pleads guilty to assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Read full article: Man pleads guilty to assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Prosecutors in Michigan have notched another conviction in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea

Read full article: Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea

A man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michiganโ€™s governor plans to change his not-guilty plea.

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Wisconsin man pleads guilty to role in Whitmer kidnap scheme

Read full article: Wisconsin man pleads guilty to role in Whitmer kidnap scheme

A Wisconsin man who was accused of a secondary role in a plot to kidnap Michiganโ€™s governor has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

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Wisconsin man charged in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot to change plea

Read full article: Wisconsin man charged in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot to change plea

A Wisconsin man who is charged with assisting in a scheme to kidnap Michigan's governor is returning to court to change his not-guilty plea.

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Trial ordered for 5 men in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Read full article: Trial ordered for 5 men in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

A state judge has ordered five men to stand trial on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Black female WWII unit recognized with congressional honor

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The House has voted to award the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal.

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Policing experts: Series of errors preceded Wright shooting

Read full article: Policing experts: Series of errors preceded Wright shooting

The suburban Minneapolis police officer on trial for fatally shooting Daunte Wright has said she mistakenly used her gun when she was trying to grab a Taser during a chaotic attempt to arrest the Black motorist.

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Black man's death fuels debate over police shooting at cars

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Many U.S. police departments limit shooting at moving vehicles because they consider the practice to be ineffective and not worth the risk to human life.

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Justice delayed? In wealthy California town, officer kills 2

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Two fatal shootings by the same police officer in a wealthy San Francisco suburb have cast a spotlight on what criminal justice activists are calling a case of delayed justice and its deadly consequences.

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Wisconsin man extradited, arraigned in Wolverine Watchmen case

Read full article: Wisconsin man extradited, arraigned in Wolverine Watchmen case

The Wisconsin man charged for his alleged participation in a domestic terrorism plot that included storming the Michigan Capitol and kidnapping elected officials has been arraigned, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.

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Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise

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U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as rioters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON โ€“ Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators are combing through a mountain of online posts, street surveillance and other intelligence, including information that suggests mobs could try to storm the Capitol again and threats to kill some members of Congress. A day before the deadly attack on the Capitol, the FBI sent an intelligence bulletin warning of potential violence to other agencies, including the Capitol Police. Since last week, the FBI has opened 170 case files and received more than 100,000 pieces of digital media.

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Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise

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U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as rioters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON โ€“ Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators are combing through a mountain of online posts, street surveillance and other intelligence, including information that suggests mobs could try to storm the Capitol again and threats to kill some members of Congress. A day before the deadly attack on the Capitol, the FBI sent an intelligence bulletin warning of potential violence to other agencies, including the Capitol Police. Since last week, the FBI has opened 170 case files and received more than 100,000 pieces of digital media.

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Federal grand jury indicts 6 in terrorist plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

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LANSING, Mich. โ€“ A federal grand jury indicted six men in the domestic terrorist plot to kidnap or kill Gov. The group had allegedly stated they wanted to make their move on Whitmer before the Nov. 3 Election Day. Whitmer kidnapping plotHereโ€™s a look at the full indictment filed Dec. 16, 2020:Extradition delayed for Wisconsin man charged in kidnap plotA Wisconsin man accused the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should be extradited to Michigan, but he will be given a chance to appeal first, a judge ruled. In October, Higgins became the 14th person in connection with the alleged domestic terror plot targeting Whitmer.

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6 indicted in Whitmer kidnapping plot; feds say 1 called for killing police officers

Read full article: 6 indicted in Whitmer kidnapping plot; feds say 1 called for killing police officers

The six men involved in the plot allegedly were part of a militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen. We know the stories of their alleged planned exploits -- surveilling Michigan Gov. (WDIV)Five Michigan residents -- Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Caserta -- and Barry Croft, of Delaware, were charged with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer. Whitmer kidnapping plotHereโ€™s a look at the full indictment filed Dec. 16, 2020:Extradition delayed for Wisconsin man charged in kidnap plotA Wisconsin man accused the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. In October, Higgins became the 14th person in connection with the alleged domestic terror plot targeting Whitmer.

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Extradition delayed for Wisconsin man charged in kidnap plot

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PORTAGE, Wis. โ€“ A Wisconsin man accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should be extradited to Michigan, but he will be given a chance to appeal first, a judge ruled. Brian Higgins was allegedly part of a crew conducting surveillance of the governorโ€™s vacation home for the kidnapping plot. The Wisconsin Dells man, 52, is jailed in Columbia County until the appeal of his extradition is decided. The plotters planned to storm Michiganโ€™s state Capitol building and kidnap officials, including the Democratic governor, officials said.

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Guns, maps, audio recordings -- New evidence in terrorist plot against Whitmer revealed

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LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Local 4 Defenders collected new, never-before-seen evidence against the 14 men accused of the terrorist plot to kidnap and possibly kill Gov. Video shows one Wolverine Watchmen member show off his weapons -- including suppressors or silencers, and a locker packed with firearms. Another member, Brandon Caserta of Canton, is seen showing off a 800,000-volt electroshock weapon that federal investigators said he wanted to use on Whitmer. The goal was allegedly to assemble 200 men to storm the Michigan Capitol Building and take hostages -- including Whitmer. The affidavit indicates that Croft not only wanted to go after Whitmer, but other governors across the country.

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Televised executions, arson, new details revealed in terrorist plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Read full article: Televised executions, arson, new details revealed in terrorist plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Gretchen Whitmer also had two other plots to kill Michigan politicians involving public executions and mass murder in the ongoing case, according to newly discovered court filings in a Michigan district court. According to the recent filings, members of the group had a Plan B which was initially Plan A. The group would storm the capitol while the legislature was in session, lock the doors and burn the capitol to the ground. One associate had allegedly attempted to take โ€œselfiesโ€ to document entrances and exits at the capitol at a recent rally. This week the Governors of both Michigan and Wisconsin have filed the paperwork to have him extradited to Michigan.

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New warrants issued for Wisconsin man charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

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An alleged co-conspirator of the foiled domestic terror plot appeared in a Wisconsin court on Wednesday. He is accused of providing material support to the โ€œWolverine Watchmenโ€ in their effort to allegedly attempt to kidnap the Michigan governor. Brian Higgins, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, appeared in a hearing Wednesday via YouTube. District Attorney Brenda Yaskal says there is now a warrant for Higginsโ€™ arrest in both Michigan and Wisconsin. Higgins allegedly traveled to Michigan to take part in the groupโ€™s surveillance of the governorโ€™s home up north.

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Prosecution against 8 men in Michigan domestic terror plot continues

Read full article: Prosecution against 8 men in Michigan domestic terror plot continues

JACKSON COUNTY, Mich. โ€“ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesselโ€™s prosecution against the eight men facing domestic terrorism charges for an alleged plot to storm the Capitol building and kidnap elected officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, continued Friday with a bond hearing for two of the defendants in Jackson County 12th District Court. He remains lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Brian Higgins, 52, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is being extradited to Michigan from Columbia County, Wisconsin. Future court dates for Antrim County defendants can be tracked online at the courtโ€™s website, while those for Jackson County defendants can also be tracked online.

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Wisconsin man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on $10K bail

Read full article: Wisconsin man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on $10K bail

A Wisconsin man charged in connection with the plot to kidnap Gov. Court records show Brian Higgins, 51, of Wisconsin Dells, posted bail on Monday and attended his extradition hearing in the case. Read: Officials charge 14th person linked to domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Prosecutors said Higgins joined a group called the Wolverine Watchmen, which had been conspiring for months to kidnap Whitmer. Brian Higgins was charged after the FBI uncovered a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov.

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5 men charged in domestic terror plot against Gov. Whitmer bound over for trial

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LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Five of the men charged in an alleged domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. FBI officials said the men were captured on audio tapes plotting to kidnap or kill Whitmer and overthrow the state Capitol Building. Brian Higgins was charged after the FBI uncovered a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. FBI officials said the alleged plot was to storm the state Capitol Building or kidnap Whitmer from her northern Michigan vacation home. FBI officials said they were able to stop the men before that happened.

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Defense questions whether domestic terror group targeting Whitmer would have gone through with plan

Read full article: Defense questions whether domestic terror group targeting Whitmer would have gone through with plan

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ The defense attorneys for two of the men charged in connection with a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are trying to cast doubt on whether the men actually planned to go through with their scheme. Brian Higgins was charged after the FBI uncovered a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Heโ€™s accused of plotting to launch terror attacks and then kidnap or kill Whitmer. FBI officials said the alleged plot was to storm the state Capitol Building or kidnap Whitmer from her northern Michigan vacation home.

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ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE REPORT -- Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

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DETROIT โ€“ Officials are concerned about the trend of rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan. 4 Fast FactsBe InformedThere are two new studies you should know about when it comes to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Officials have charged a 14th person in connection with the alleged domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Brian Higgins, 51, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is charged with material support of an act of terrorism, a 20-year felony. He is the eighth man to be charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesselโ€™s office.

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Officials charge 14th person linked to domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Read full article: Officials charge 14th person linked to domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Whitmer

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Officials have charged a 14th person in connection with the alleged domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov. Brian Higgins, 51, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is charged with material support of an act of terrorism, a 20-year felony. He is the eighth man to be charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesselโ€™s office. The previous seven men charged by Nessel -- Paul Bellar, Shawn Fix, Eric Molitor, Michael Null, William Null, Pete Musico and Joseph Morrison -- have been linked a domestic terror group called the Wolverine Watchmen. They also surveilled her northern Michigan vacation home, experimented with homemade explosives and trained with firearms and tactical gear, according to court records.

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View: Mugshots for all 14 people charged after FBI uncovered plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Read full article: View: Mugshots for all 14 people charged after FBI uncovered plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Paul Bellar, 21, of Milford, was charged with providing material support for terrorist acts, gang membership and a felony firearm violation. Providing material support for terrorists acts, threat of terrorism and gang membership are each 20-year felonies. The felony firearm violations come with mandatory two-year prison sentences, to be served consecutively. You can view mugshots for Bellar, Musico, Morrison, Molitor, Fix and the Nulls below. Brian Higgins was charged after the FBI uncovered a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov.

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