Man charged in Whitmer kidnap plot was 'soft,' kicked out of group, lawyer says

[marmar]

(Detroit Free Press) A group accused of planning to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer determined one member was “too damn soft” and kicked him out, his lawyer says.

Pete Musico's distaste for violence was among the arguments made Friday at a hearing to reduce his bond from $10 million. His lawyer, Kareem Johnson, said Musico's anti-government statements and armed presence at a recent protest at the state Capitol were protected under his Constitutional rights.

Ultimately, Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren agreed the original bond was "grossly excessive" and reduced it to $100,000. While conceding there are Constitutional arguments to be made, Klaeren noted the severity of statements Musico made about Whitmer and state legislators.

"I am concerned that Mr. Musico, whether he meant certain of the statements or not, clearly has great issue with the current government, if not potential disrespect," Klaeren said. "In that regard, that disrespect could very well carry over into orders of this court." ........(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/23/whitmer-kidnap-plot-wolverine-watchmen-bond-reduced/3733874001/

[dv421]

1. No big deal since Whitmer is a Democrat

If Musico was an American born Muslim or African American threatening a republican dog catcher he would never see the light of day again.

[nycbos]

2. If this is true...

... maybe this is the guy you flip in exchange for a deal.

[gratuitous]

3. Sure, he was marching around armed, has made anti-government sttatements and so forth

But is that really any reason to set his bail at $10 million? The other slavering meatheads he was hanging around with thought Musico was too soft for their Seekrit He Man Woman Haters Klub. Judge Klaeren, while noting that Musico has "great issue" with if not "potential disrespect" for Gov. Whitmer, figures a $100,000 bond should be plenty to keep Musico on the straight-and-narrow until trial.

Something tells me Musico may not be the only soft-headed person involved here.

[JustAnotherGen]

4. This entire crew

Needs to punished as an example.


Remember a few years back - the Bundy Ranch? I'm convinced that the molly coddling that crew received is directly impacting the behavior of treasonous assholes now.

Throw the book at this S.O.B. and every single member in on the plan. A few life sentences ought to start to bring these thugs to heel.