A jury in the US state of Michigan has convicted three men for their roles in a 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, which drew national attention as fears of political violence and threats to democracy have increased in the United States.Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were found guilty on Wednesday of gang membership, firearm violations and providing material support for “terrorism” as members of a paramilitary group. They could face up to 20 years in prison.“These verdicts are further proof that violence and threats have no place in our politics,” Whitmer tweeted after the verdict.
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