Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says he lied after arrest
By ED WHITE
Associated Press
Defense lawyers are cross-examining a key witness in the trial of four men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Kaleb Franks admits that he lied at times after his arrest in October 2020 because he wanted to avoid jail. Franks eventually pleaded guilty and hopes to get a sentencing break for his cooperation. Franks is testifying against four men: Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta. Ty Garbin, who also pleaded guilty, says there’s “no question” the group wanted to kidnap Whitmer over her COVID-19 policies and their overall disgust with government. Friday is the ninth day of testimony in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
