Michigan Appeals Court Overturns Conviction in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Case

Executive Briefing

• Overturned: Michigan Court of Appeals threw out conviction tied to 2020 Whitmer kidnap conspiracy
• Involves a defendant convicted for a secondary, supporting role in the alleged plot
• Represents latest legal setback in prosecutions stemming from the high-profile 2020 case
• Ruling adds to series of mixed legal outcomes from the Whitmer kidnapping prosecutions