Thread by @julie_kelly2

Day 7 testimony in Whitmer fednapping. On the stand is FBI agent Tim Bates, who pretended to be an explosives expert named "Red." He was introduced to the group by Big Dan, the main FBI informant.

He and Dan met ahead of time to discuss the set-up.

They worked with another...

undercover FBI agent named Mark, who befriended Adam Fox along with his pretend girlfriend, also another undercover FBI agent.

Key mtg on 9/12 in Mich---this is when FBI accelerated the plot. "Red" showed Fox and Croft videos of explosives including a Tahoe being blown up.

The videos were produced by the FBI.

This is right before the group, led by FBI assets, drove to Whitmer's vacation cottage for "surveillance."

Govt playing clip of FBI assets showing off their goods, trying to sell materials to targets. "Red" claims Adam Fox, guy living in...

basement of vacuum shop, wanted "military grade" explosives with remote capability.

Govt plays profane clip of Croft making threats. He is clearly stoned as he often was.

Croft and Fox in vehicle with 3 FBI assets when Big Dan drove to Whitmer's cottage that night.

"Red," FBI undercover agent, took photos of Adam Fox at bridges near Whitmer's cottage. Part of the plan was to blow up the bridges to thwart police so they could kidnap Whitmer after killing her security detail.

Reminder by now Whitmer knew of the plot. FBI installed...

surveillance cameras around her property to capture stunt for evidence. Whitmer's general counsel recently confirmed as US Atty in this very office prosecuting the case. He has recused himself from this particular prosecution--DOJ won't explain why.

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Hmm. Judge removes time limit for defense but defense says he will stay within limit anyway. I guess this is for appeal purposes.

"Red" brought 2-way radios for targets to use. Another FBI asset brought night vision equip--all for optics.

"Red" told Fox to bring his cell...

to take photos of bridge. Fox asks if it's ok to turn on his phone, "Red" says yes.

Judge continues to interrupt defense.

"Red" wearing multiple recorders. Confirms he had no comms with Adam Fox before or after 9/12.

"Red" can't explain explosives he was going to pretend sell

Defense grilling Red about FBI-produced videos to demonstrate explosives. Videos were "filtered down to me."

BY WHOM?

Recall head of Michigan FBI office at the time was Steven D'Antuono now head of DC FBI field office.

Played video "several times." Red confirms Croft...

didn't ask to see video again or how much explosives would cost.

WHOO BOY: Red admits the FBI "case team" met BEFORE surveillance trip to Whitmer cottage to discuss particulars.

Trip to Whitmer cottage planned and recorded by at least 6 FBI informants, agents NOT BY DEFENDANTS

Defense atty Blanchard again destroying govt witness. "Red" trips over himself trying to explain how he knew vehicle flashing lights across the lake to signal location of Whitmer cottage was with their group and not random car.

"How did you know it was his truck?"

"I don't."

LOL FBI agent now discussing evidence seized at Croft home. A few PATCHES (!) one with logo of 3%er and one with state flag of Delaware.

FBI criminalizing flags it’s no joke.

FBI agent who was case agent for Kaleb Franks confirms FBI installed pole cams at Whitmer cottage.

Government rests case.

Break before defense begins.