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Man accused of threatening to ‘open fire’ at Michigan State Capitol, kill Gov. Whitmer pleads guilty
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The guilty plea was entered on August 18, and the man is from Honolulu, Hawaii. A guilty plea has been entered by a 49-year-old man.
A guilty plea has been entered by a 49-year-old man. He faces a charge related to sending threatening messages. The messages allegedly contained threats to harm people and a government official.
Further details about the case are available, including the content of the messages. The man allegedly sent emails referencing a specific building and stating his intention to cause harm.
The guilty plea was entered on August 18, and the man is from Honolulu, Hawaii. The charges stem from emails sent on May 9, according to federal officials.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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