Chapter
The Informant
15:24 - 26:23 (10:59)
The podcast delves deep into the story of a paid FBI informant who helped convict a group of militia members in a foiled plot to storm the Michigan State Capitol building and kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, including his controversial methods of gathering information to bring the accused to justice.
Clips
A clip taken out of context from an investigation led to accusations of trying to teach someone how to frame the bad guys.
15:24 - 16:26 (01:02)
Summary
A clip taken out of context from an investigation led to accusations of trying to teach someone how to frame the bad guys. The clip was actually discussing getting a new phone and outsourcing the hunt for explosives to black market contacts.
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Episode'The Informant' | Ep. 5: A Patriot
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The Capitol riot trial saw multiple testimonies from former militia members whom the accused attempted to recruit, but who declined.
16:26 - 18:58 (02:31)
Summary
The Capitol riot trial saw multiple testimonies from former militia members whom the accused attempted to recruit, but who declined. These testimonies provide evidence against the accused's claim of being innocently caught up in the riot.
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Episode'The Informant' | Ep. 5: A Patriot
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Dan's compelling testimony at trial recounted the events leading up to the militia's actions, including the first day he met Patrick alone and Patrick's threatening behavior towards two Muslim women outside a Somali store.
18:58 - 21:57 (02:58)
Summary
Dan's compelling testimony at trial recounted the events leading up to the militia's actions, including the first day he met Patrick alone and Patrick's threatening behavior towards two Muslim women outside a Somali store.
ChapterThe Informant
Episode'The Informant' | Ep. 5: A Patriot
Podcast20/20
The defense lawyers tried to paint Dan as a money-hungry wannabe cop who was willing to lie about what was happening in order to secure more informant work for himself.
21:57 - 26:23 (04:26)
Summary
The defense lawyers tried to paint Dan as a money-hungry wannabe cop who was willing to lie about what was happening in order to secure more informant work for himself. Despite this, the informant claims that money was not his motivation and that he was willing to lie again if he had to.