CNN and the Detroit Free Press are reporting that federal officials have charged six people with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Officials earlier this year began tracking a militia group that was allegedly “discussing the violent overthrow of certain government and law enforcement components,” and “agreed to take violent action,” according to court documents released and reported by the Free Press.

Members of the group talked about “murdering … tyrants” or “taking” a sitting governor, according to the affidavit. One of the relevant meetings the FBI monitored was held June 20 in Grand Rapids. the affidavit alleges. Another meeting was held at a home in Luther, Mich., and in Munith.

Discussions included using 200 men to “storm” the Capitol Building in Lansing, kidnap hostages, including Whitmer and try the governor for treason, according to the affidavit.

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