Judge Orders 3 to Trial in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor

Threat of terrorism charges against 2 defendants dismissed

Paul Bellar (L), Joseph Morrison (C), and Pete Musico (R), who are accused of being involved in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her CCP virus restrictions. Jackson County Sheriff's Office via AP

A Michigan judge on Monday ordered three men to stand trial in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her coronavirus restrictions.

Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren ruled there was enough evidence and bound over Paul Bellar, Joe Morrison and Pete Musico to circuit court to stand trial.