Current:Home > NewsMichigan Gov. Whitmer's office reports breach of summer home -Trailblazer Capital Learning
Michigan Gov. Whitmer's office reports breach of summer home
View
Date:2025-04-17 18:05:05
A person attempted to breach Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's summer home in August, just months after the conviction of 9 men in a plot to kidnap the governor, according to a statement from Whitmer's chief of staff.
"We received a report of an individual attempting to breach the governor's property through a restricted area," Joanne Huls said. "This individual's actions are taken extremely seriously given the recent plot to kidnap and kill her and ongoing threats to governors in other states."
Huls' statement did not say if the governor was home at the time during the August incident or if the suspect has been identified or arrested.
The governor's summer home, in a small Northern Michigan town, has been connected to past threats against the governor.
Nine men were convicted in a plot to surveil, kidnap and kill the governor last year, largely over the Democratic governor's strict COVID-19 shutdowns.
MORE: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bill repealing 1931 abortion ban
The men were convicted on federal and state charges for conspiracy, firearm violations and providing material support for a terrorist act.
Five other men charged in connection with the kidnapping plot have been acquitted.
It's unclear if the August breach was connected to the previous kidnapping plot against the governor.
Michigan State Police did not respond to ABC News' request for comment on the incident.
MSP has a security detail that protects the governor around the clock, Huls said.
"Any acts or threats of violence or intimidation against elected officials have no place in Michigan or this country," Huls said.
veryGood! (876)
Related
- Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
- Man's body with barbell attached to leg found in waters off popular Greek beach
- Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm reflect on hosting 'SNL' and 'goofing around' during 'Bridesmaids' sex scene
- Christian McCaffrey signs 2-year extension with 49ers after award-winning 2023 campaign
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan’s latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall
- Race Into Father’s Day With These 18 Gift Ideas for Dads Who Love Their Cars
- Coco Gauff overpowers Ons Jabeur to reach French Open semifinals
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- 83-year-old Alabama man mauled to death by neighbor's dogs, reports say
Ranking
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review’s website is shut down by board
- Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina
- Texas A&M president says traditional bonfire will not return as part of renewed Texas rivalry
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- Texas A&M president says traditional bonfire will not return as part of renewed Texas rivalry
- Can you hear me now? Verizon network outage in Midwest, West is now resolved, company says
- Men's College World Series championship odds: Tennessee remains the favorite
Recommendation
Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
Caitlin Clark, WNBA rookies have chance to 'set this league on fire,' Billie Jean King says
Man's body with barbell attached to leg found in waters off popular Greek beach
A shot in the arm that can help fight cancer? How vaccine trials are showing promise.
Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
Horoscopes Today, June 3, 2024
Congressman's son steals the show making silly faces behind dad during speech on the House floor
Man sentenced to life without parole in ambush shooting of Baltimore police officer