WILLIAM NULL

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI -- Twin brothers accused in the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have been released from jail on bond. William and Michael Null, 38, bonded out of the Grand Traverse County Jail on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Null brothers are accused of participating in a foiled plot to abduct Whitmer from her vacation home in Antrim County. More from MLiveMichigan National Guard COVID-19 help extended through March 2021Border patrol agents seize 450 pounds of marijuana from truck in Detroit

Two of the 14 men charged with crimes stemming from an alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Twin brothers Michael Null, 38, of Plainwell and William Null, 38, of Shelbyville, appeared in Antrim County District Court for a status conference and hearing to determine whether their $250,000 bond amounts would be reduced. Related: The ties that bind men behind alleged plot to kidnap WhitmerThe Null brothers are accused of participating in a foiled plot to abduct Whitmer from her vacation home in Antrim County. (Top row, from left) Michael Null, 38, of Plainwell, Adam Dean Fox, 37 of Grand Rapids, Joseph Morrison, 26, Kaleb J. Franks, 26, Pete Musico, 42. (Bottom row, from left) Brandon Caserta, 32, William Null, 38, of Shelbyville, Eric Molitor, 36, of Cadillac, Ty G. Garbin, 24, Shawn Fix, 38, of Belleville and Daniel J. Harris, 23.

Many of the suspects in the alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap and kill Gov. In court Wednesday, the Null brothers were hoping they might be released right away. The state said the Null brothers are a danger to police, elected officials and to the public. The judge at first denied the request to lower the $250,000 bond for the brothers, and then quickly agreed to change that to a 10% cash surety bond. The judge said if and when the brothers post bond, they will be on a GPS tether, they can work but cannot go anywhere near the governor.

LANSING, Mich. – Local 4 Defenders collected new, never-before-seen evidence against the 14 men accused of the terrorist plot to kidnap and possibly kill Gov. Video shows one Wolverine Watchmen member show off his weapons -- including suppressors or silencers, and a locker packed with firearms. Another member, Brandon Caserta of Canton, is seen showing off a 800,000-volt electroshock weapon that federal investigators said he wanted to use on Whitmer. The goal was allegedly to assemble 200 men to storm the Michigan Capitol Building and take hostages -- including Whitmer. The affidavit indicates that Croft not only wanted to go after Whitmer, but other governors across the country.

Meanwhile, Justice for Black Lives is planning to gather outside Allendale Township Hall to demand the removal of Ryan Kelley from the township planning commission because of his alleged ties to militia members charged in the plot to kidnap Gov. Allendale Township Planning Commissioner Ryan Kelley speaks with members of Justice for Black Lives on June 27, 2020. The Justice for Black Lives group is not planning to march to the park where the other event is planned, Miller said. The group has several other events planned in Michigan and elsewhere on Oct. 24. For example, troopers on bicycles were assigned to be an additional police presence in Kalamazoo during the Aug. 15 Proud Boys event.

OTTAWA COUNTY — An Allendale Township planning commissioner will remain on the panel amid calls for his removal because of an alleged connection to militia members charged in the plot to kidnap Gov. Related: What we know about the militia members charged in kidnapping plot against Michigan governorOn Monday, Oct. 12 several community members and the activists made their presence felt at an Allendale Township board meeting. Since the protest on June 27, protesters have criticized not only Kelley’s invitation to local militia members, but also his political views. In several videos posted to the American Patriot Council website, a far right-wing organization Kelley co-founded, Kelley calls Gov. “As the public is well aware, any actions taken by the American Patriot Council have been legal and lawful.

Gretchen Whitmer attended a demonstration in Allendale Township this summer over a controversial Civil War statue. #mileg pic.twitter.com/voOZpPYWOs — Senator Dayna Polehanki (@SenPolehanki) April 30, 2020At the park protest in June, Null was armed with a pistol and standing with Michigan Liberty Militia member Phil Robinson. Some, including Null, came to the protest to defend the statue from what they perceived as the threat of violence. “They’ve destroyed cities all over this country and they want us to be peaceful?” Null told MLive. Also on MLive:Controversial Allendale statue a ‘symbol’ of larger issues of racism, its opponents sayActivists continue push to remove Civil War statue from Allendale parkControversial Civil War statue will remain at township park in West MichiganHundreds gather in Ottawa County to protest Confederate statue in park, demand removal

Local 4 has learned more Friday about the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. That’s when the Wolverine Watchmen caught the FBI’s attention. In June, the men involved in the kidnapping conspiracy started meeting with members of the Wolverine Watchmen and recruiting others to their ranks. “They belong to a group, a militia group, called the Wolverine Watchmen. A house on Dunn Road in Munith that was raided Oct. 8, 2020, in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.

If you’re looking to get caught up on Thursday’s announcement about a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, here’s what to know. These are 10 of the 13 people who were charged after the FBI uncovered a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. BOTTOM (left to right): Pete Musico, Eric Molitor, William Null, Michael Null, Joseph Morrison.

MUNITH, Mich. – Federal and state officials have charged 13 people after uncovering a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the Michigan government, FBI agents said. Through confidential informants and undercover agents, the FBI gained access to audio recordings, ground messages and secret meetings as the group plotted for months, according to court records. In addition to a Wednesday night raid in Hartland, FBI agents also raided the home of two of the suspects in Jackson County. Authorities said the Munith home served as a training facility for members of the group now facing terrorism charges.

Paul Bellar, 21, of Milford, was charged with providing material support for terrorist acts, gang membership and a felony firearm violation. Providing material support for terrorists acts, threat of terrorism and gang membership are each 20-year felonies. The felony firearm violations come with mandatory two-year prison sentences, to be served consecutively. You can view mugshots for Bellar, Musico, Morrison, Molitor, Fix and the Nulls below. Brian Higgins was charged after the FBI uncovered a domestic terror plot targeting Michigan Gov.