Michigan Lawyer Says The Halloween Terror Plot That FBI Director Kash Patel Described Never Existed

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Huff Post/AP

Nov 1, 2025, 04:52 PM EDT


A Michigan defense lawyer is disputing FBI allegations that his 20-year-old client and four other young suspects were planning to carry out a terror attack on Halloween weekend. Authorities with the FBI and in Michigan have offered few details about the case, however as he announced the arrests on Friday, FBI Director Kash Patel said more information would be released. Spokespersons for the state and national FBI and the U.S. Attorney in Detroit did not immediately respond to messages Saturday.

The investigation involved discussion in an online chat room involving at least some of the suspects who were taken into custody, according to two people briefed on the investigation who could not publicly discuss details. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The group allegedly discussed carrying out an attack around Halloween, referring to “pumpkin day,” according to one of the people. The other person briefed on the investigation confirmed that there had been a “pumpkin” reference.

However, lawyer Amir Makled, who represents a man from the suburb of Dearborn who was being detained Saturday, told The Detroit News that he doesn’t believe his client or the four other people who were questioned by the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force should be charged. The all-male group of U.S. citizens ranges in age from 16-20, Makled said.

“This is not a terrorist cell,” Makled told The News. “There was never any planned mass-casualty event or terrorism plot of any kind that I’m aware of. They might have been on some websites or online chat groups that they shouldn’t have been, but nothing that is illegal.” Makled did not immediately respond to messages from the AP seeking comment on Saturday.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-michigan-arrests-halloween-plot-kash-patel_n_6906720de4b05a8637e7c3f3?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

[2naSalit]

1. Pretty much...

As I suspected.

I hope these fucking nazis get their karma before I leave the planet, I really want to see that.

[calimary]

2. You're not the only one.

[BidenRocks]

3. They were disguised as Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Horror.
/s

[Irish_Dem]

4. The Trump Crime Syndicate always lies, always commits crimes.

And accuses everyone else of doing the same.

[snowybirdie]

5. Kash needed

a good story to deflect from his date night, big plane antics story.

[dalton99a]

8. +1

[travelingthrulife]

6. As everyone suspected...

Go scratch some more bullet casings, you ridiculous liars.

[kimbutgar]

7. The first time I read about it, it sounded so bs

Kash was desperate to change the subject of him using the government jet for a date night and said look over there and not at my wrongdoing.

[JohnnyRingo]

9. To point out the obvious.....

It's their defense lawyer. He has to say they're innocent. It's literally his job whether or not they actually are.

Considering this administration and Keystone Kash's reputation that may be true, but better to wait until more information comes out before making conclusions. That's what grand juries are for.

[BumRushDaShow]

11. "That's what grand juries are for."

Like the one that indicted NY AG Letitia James?

(remember, grand juries are only given "one side" because they are actually establishing "charges" versus what is typical that come from LEOs who actually witness a crime)

[JohnnyRingo]

13. I get it, but a GJ is only the first hurdle in the justice system

They may well be innocent. I'm not to judge. I'm just saying a defense lawyer is going to say they are regardless, and before demanding their release we should learn more. -If we're allowed before a GJ hears it.

Trump's defense lawyers made that plea 37 times.

[BumRushDaShow]

16. Oh sure

But we are in a different "universe" with different "rules" and the oft-projected "rigging" is now being carried out by those who accused "us" of such.

[FakeNoose]

18. Can they hold a grand jury after someone has been arrested and charged?

That's a new one on me.

[Evolve Dammit]

21. Your "avatars"? with Piglet an Poo made me laugh out loud. The rest are great as well. ED

[reACTIONary]

25. Yes, a grand jury can be held after a person has been arrested and charged

Yes, a grand jury can be held after a person has been arrested and charged, as grand juries are often used to secure an indictment before a felony trial, even after an arrest.In many jurisdictions, a grand jury indictment is required for felony charges. Even if charges have been filed, a prosecutor will still present the evidence to a grand jury to secure the necessary indictment.

[FakeNoose]

26. Thanks ... I learned something today

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

19. Yeah, we should wait for a trial. But that's not our style: ...

We didn't wait for a trial to condemn Biden and seek his exit from the 2024 race.

We didn't wait for a trial to condemn Al Franken and seek his exit from the senate.

At least for this group, there might be a trial. Hegseth could have simply dropped some bombs on the houses and be done with it.

[reACTIONary]

23. And to point out a subtlety....

.... he added "that I'm aware of", something of a weasel worded phrase.

[malthaussen]

10. I wouldn't trust that claim no matter who was in charge.

Most of these soi-disant "terrorist plots" are either fantasies of law enforcement, or worse, entrapment operations that are actually started by law enforcement. Because they don't want to admit that US Citizens are infinitely more likely to be killed by a redneck with a rifle than a foreign terrorist.

-- Mal

[ToxMarz]

12. I have heard Halloween referred to as 'pumpkin day' forever

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-pumpkin-day-october-26

[BattleRow]

24. Trumpkin Day

Speaking of which,WHERE are Trumps kin?

[Vinca]

14. Maybe their online chat was planning to attack extra-large pizzas on Halloween.

If they're the right color, it's enough for this administration.

[republianmushroom]

15. What a member of this administration lying to us.

I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.

[pfitz59]

17. Patel and Boing Boing

have no business running the FBI. Grossly incompetent. Just like Bondi.

[GiqueCee]

20. Patel is a Republican...

... therefore he is a liar. Only lies can support or defend such a diseased belief system.

[paleotn]

22. And if we actually have something along these lines....

It will go unnoticed until it's too late. Simply due to this regimes gross incompetence.

[1WorldHope]

27. It's almost like they are afraid of real dangerous people.

I don't mean extremely dangerous, I mean real dangerous compared to, not fucking dangerous at all!!!

[Johnny2X2X]

28. May have been real

https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/two-men-charged-in-detroit-area-terrorism-plot-after-halloween-arrests/

They were casing gay bars.