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Why did a jury acquit men accused of plotting to kidnap a governor?
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    Two men accused of Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot found not guilty.
    Salon (Left) • Factual Grade 78% • 3 min read

    The decision culminates a weeks-long trial that began on March 9 over whether Adam Fox, Brandon Caserta, Barry Croft Jr. and Daniel Harris conspired to kidnap the governor, and in the process, use a weapon of mass destruction. The jury found both Harris and Caserta not guilty on all charges but could not deliver a verdict for Croft and Harris.
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    All four men allegedly sought to construct and deploy explosives to dismantle a bridge near Whitmer's residence. Prosecutors detailed extensive text messages and recordings of the defendants allegedly hatching their scheme. Many of the men involved have or had affiliations with paramilitary militias or right-wing extremist groups.
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    Key to the defense's argument was the FBI's informant, Dan Chappel, who they alleged was the real ringleader of the plot, egging all the men on at every step of the way. According to the defense, Chappel drove the men to training exercises, meetings, and participated in a reconnaissance mission at the governor's cottage.
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    Jury refuses to convict men entrapped by FBI in Whitmer kidnapping plot.
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    Michigan governor kidnap case: hardened terrorists or FBI dupes?
    The Guardian (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 80% • 6 min read

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Why did a missile strike a railway station in east Ukraine?


    At least 39 people were killed a missile strike on Friday on a railway station in east Ukraine that was packed with [refugees]. "Such strikes are preceded by a thorough reconnaissance of the target [...] it's t...

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Why is Walmart raising the starting salary for its truckers?


    Walmart is shifting its pay structure so that its drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year with the retailer as it strives to shore up its logistics capabilities. Previously, the average starting...

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How could findings from a recent experiment impact our knowledge of physics?


    The Standard Model of particle physics has predicted the behaviour and properties of sub-atomic particles with no discrepancies for fifty years. Until now. Scientists at th...

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Why is Medicare limiting its coverage of a new Alzheimer's drug?


    Aduhelm is the first Alzheimer’s treatment intended to slow cognitive decline. Despite the FDA's accelerated approval of the drug last June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it would limit payme...

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Yes - Foreign corporations: yes. Individual foreign investors who don't plan to take occupancy: yes. Foreigners working legally and paying taxes should be allowed to buy property, as should foreigners in the process of becoming U.S. citizens. One of the many issues regarding housing is the non-owner occupied investors competing with individuals. That may be the more important issue.


No - By artificially constraining demand, this would be (another) tax on homeowners who want to sell to the highest bidder, just as people do when we sell our cars, ...



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