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marmar

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Tue Aug 24, 2021, 11:19 AM Aug 2021

Clarkston man to Whitmer: 'We have been watching and know your every step' [View all]


(Detroit Metro Times) Kevin Dawe, 31, of Clarkston is facing jail time for allegedly sending threatening messages directed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday.

Dawe has been charged with two counts of malicious use of telecommunications services, misdemeanors each punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

“There is a fine line between airing grievances with an elected official and threatening their life or their loved ones,” Nessel said. “My office stands ready to pursue criminal charges against anyone who crosses that line.”

This comes after federal and state agents in October announced that a group of self-described militia members were allegedly plotting to kidnap and kill Whitmer over her COVID-19 health restrictions. ..........(more)

https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2021/08/23/clarkston-man-to-whitmer-we-have-been-watching-and-know-your-every-step#.YSUNlOOHo7Y.link




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