Whitmer trial underway and WHOO BOY it’s already good.
Defense and govt arguing before judge about allowable evidence related to FBI entrapment. Texts, photos in encrypted chats show FBI UCE (undercover) directing CHS to conduct various activities (not allowed per FBI).
Judge will allow how an FBI UCE, who posed as the girlfriend of ANOTHER FBI UCE, “ingratiated” herself with Adam Fox, the main defendant. Defense arguing FBI assets played on Fox’s emotions to develop closer relationship.
One juror still hasn’t showed up.
Looks like a 4th…
FBI asset—this time, an undercover agent—was “sworn in” as an officer for a fictional militia group in front of Fox and others.
The militia groups only existed in the FBIs sting operation.
Jury being brought in. Judge said he brought in St Pats muffins for jury. (I like him)
Judge needs to bring in alternative. Reminding jury burden of proof is government’s.
Jonker, chief judge, is very grandfatherly and appropriately lowkey for this dramatic case.
Now talking March Madness—9 Big Ten teams “plenty of other things to watch besides the news.”
FBI agent Long on cross-ex. Already accusations that govt didn’t produce under discovery comms btw along and CHS Jenny. Prosecutor says he did, Judge will address.
Defense asking why investigation was “Cat 1” domestic terror probe without nuclear or chemical weapons.
Agent confirms that a “TEI,” terrorism enterprise investigation, must be approved by FBI HQ. This was pretext of Whitmer “kidnapping” probe.
This is mind-blowing: CHS Steve, a convicted felon, operated out of numerous FBI offices including Norfolk, Mich, Milwaukee, Baltimore
CHS Jenny “sold” a handgun to CHS Steve, a felon.
CHS Jenny paid $8k for 6 months work. She was “head” of TN 3% Patriot group.
INSANE: The 1st meeting in Dublin OH of “militia” members took place June 6, 2020. Rioting in nearby Columbus for George Floyd.
CHS Steve…
got participants stoned and tried to convince them to go to downtown Columbus where riots taking place. (They didn’t go)
LOL CHS Steve not only an informant tied to several FBI offices but is HEAD of the Wisconsin chapter of imaginary 3% Patriot militia group.
CHS Steve had…
a “kill” or “shoot” house near his home in Cambria WI. FBI agent says Steve used it before.
Steve and his wife host field training for defendants. Gets them stoned.
Back to fireworks purchased by Croft that govt says was proof he planned to make a bomb.
Purchased July 1, 2020.
Text message on August 10, 2020 btw FBI agent and CHS Jenny. He instructs Jenny to “keep the group together.” Some wanted to kick out Barry Croft, the initial target under FBI investigation since 2019 for saying mean things online.
Tells CHS Jenny to remind group of all…
Croft’s “good ideas.” He stays in the group.
LOL FBI and CHS Jenny communicate via “draft” email folder on Proton so emails are never sent just viewed
FBI agent opened account, gave Jenny access. Insane.
Morning break.
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