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The militia, which consists of a dozen people, revealed itself in the chats, writes Detroit News.
The FBI opened its eyes to the group in early 2020. They then reportedly “discussed the forcible overthrow of specific parts” of the government and crime prevention authorities.
“Take the damn governor”
During a meeting in June, several of the people are said to have “talked about assassinating ‘tyrants’ or ‘taking’ an acting governor.”
One of the suspects, Adam Fox, is said to have written about the kidnapping of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from her summer residence:
Shake and drink, alone. Take the fucking governor. Bara ta slynan “.
The plan was to storm the Michigan convention building in Lansing to kidnap the governor and then “hold her accountable” for “treason.” About 200 people will participate in the storm, according to legal documents.
Get together for shooting exercises
More than twelve people were arrested in a raid on Wednesday. At least Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Caleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta are now formally charged with conspiring to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer.
The militia is said to meet “periodically” for shooting and tactical exercises.
