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But shortly after issuing his ruling, Hepler agreed to stay the decision, saying that the public would not be at risk with Higgins in custody in Wisconsin while his appeal is heard. In fact, with Higgins still in custody, he has the most to lose with the delay, Hepler said. I do not think Mr. Higgins appeal is frivolous under the circumstances, Hepler said.
An attorney for the state of Michigan, Assistant Attorney General John Pallas, was allowed to speak at the Wisconsin hearing and suggested an appeal could take one year, making the case more difficult for prosecutors because Higgins prosecution would be separated from the other kidnap-plot defendants charged in state court.
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Extradition Stalled for Man at Center of Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
On 12/15/20 at 3:50 PM EST
One of the men charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lost a battle challenging his extradition on Tuesday, but the judge agreed to stall the decision while his appeal is being heard.
On Tuesday, Brian Higgins of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, argued that his extradition paperwork should be invalidated because Whitmer was the one to sign it.
Higgins attorney, Christopher Van Wagner, said that because Whitmer is the reported victim of the plot, she is a conflict of interest who should not be able to extradite Higgins to Michigan.