13 held in attempted kidnap of Michigan's governor

Thirteen men who are members of two militia groups have been arrested and accused of separate plots to kidnap Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer before the Nov 3 presidential election and put her on trial, but authorities said the plot was foiled by the FBI through the use of informants.

Six were arrested on Wednesday on federal charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, seven others were picked up on state charges, officials said. The six could face life in prison if convicted.

The seven men were charged with state crimes, which carry penalties of two to 20 years in prison. It was not immediately clear how the two groups were coordinating their plans.