Michigan Court of Appeals Overturns Joseph Morrison Conviction in Whitmer Kidnap Plot Case
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned Joseph Morrison's 2022 convictions for providing material support for terrorist acts, gang membership, and felony firearm. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel condemned the ruling and said her office will appeal.
news.google.comThe Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday issued a 3-0 ruling that overturned the 2022 conviction of Joseph Morrison on charges of providing material support for terrorist acts, gang membership, and felony firearm. The convictions stemmed from Morrison's alleged role in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The appeals court held that kidnapping does not qualify as a violent felony under Michigan's anti-terrorism law. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel condemned the decision. "This ruling is completely and irredeemably nonsensical, outrageous and irresponsible," Nessel said in a statement.
She said her office plans to appeal the ruling. The article reporting the decision was published June 10, 2026.
