Alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor foiled

The US authorities have filed charges against 13 members of two militia groups in Michigan in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap the state governor, Gretchen Whitmer. The FBI accused six conspirators of planning to abduct Mrs Whitmer at her holiday home prior to November's election and take her to a remote location to - as they put it - 'stand trial for treason'.

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(Picture: Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer Credit: Getty Images)