Update on trial of “two men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer” of Michigan: “Jury: Two not guilty of Whitmer kidnapping; mistrial for other two,” reported Mike Wilkinson for Bridge Michigan reported yesterday.

“Federal prosecutors said they intend to retry Fox and Croft, whom the Detroit News reported remain jailed.

The acquittal of the two men followed a nearly four-week trial during which government informants and undercover agents played starring roles.

But those same men may have been crucial to the acquittals, said Detroit defense attorney Mike Rataj.

‘Clearly, the jurors didn’t believe the government witnesses,’ said Rataj …..