Michigan Lawyer Says The Halloween Terror Plot That FBI Director Kash Patel Described Never Existed
Source: Huff Post/AP
Nov 1, 2025, 04:52 PM EDT
A Michigan defense lawyer is disputing FBI allegations that his 20-year-old client and four other young suspects were planning to carry out a terror attack on Halloween weekend. Authorities with the FBI and in Michigan have offered few details about the case, however as he announced the arrests on Friday, FBI Director Kash Patel said more information would be released. Spokespersons for the state and national FBI and the U.S. Attorney in Detroit did not immediately respond to messages Saturday.
The investigation involved discussion in an online chat room involving at least some of the suspects who were taken into custody, according to two people briefed on the investigation who could not publicly discuss details. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The group allegedly discussed carrying out an attack around Halloween, referring to pumpkin day, according to one of the people. The other person briefed on the investigation confirmed that there had been a pumpkin reference.
However, lawyer Amir Makled, who represents a man from the suburb of Dearborn who was being detained Saturday, told The Detroit News that he doesnt believe his client or the four other people who were questioned by the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force should be charged. The all-male group of U.S. citizens ranges in age from 16-20, Makled said.
This is not a terrorist cell, Makled told The News. There was never any planned mass-casualty event or terrorism plot of any kind that Im aware of. They might have been on some websites or online chat groups that they shouldnt have been, but nothing that is illegal. Makled did not immediately respond to messages from the AP seeking comment on Saturday.
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2naSalit
(98,971 posts)As I suspected.
I hope these fucking nazis get their karma before I leave the planet, I really want to see that.
calimary
(88,534 posts)BidenRocks
(2,528 posts)The Horror.
/s
Irish_Dem
(78,004 posts)And accuses everyone else of doing the same.
snowybirdie
(6,472 posts)a good story to deflect from his date night, big plane antics story.
travelingthrulife
(3,833 posts)Go scratch some more bullet casings, you ridiculous liars.
kimbutgar
(26,498 posts)Kash was desperate to change the subject of him using the government jet for a date night and said look over there and not at my wrongdoing.
JohnnyRingo
(20,280 posts)It's their defense lawyer. He has to say they're innocent. It's literally his job whether or not they actually are.
Considering this administration and Keystone Kash's reputation that may be true, but better to wait until more information comes out before making conclusions. That's what grand juries are for.
BumRushDaShow
(163,449 posts)Like the one that indicted NY AG Letitia James?
(remember, grand juries are only given "one side" because they are actually establishing "charges" versus what is typical that come from LEOs who actually witness a crime)
JohnnyRingo
(20,280 posts)They may well be innocent. I'm not to judge. I'm just saying a defense lawyer is going to say they are regardless, and before demanding their release we should learn more. -If we're allowed before a GJ hears it.
Trump's defense lawyers made that plea 37 times.
BumRushDaShow
(163,449 posts)But we are in a different "universe" with different "rules" and the oft-projected "rigging" is now being carried out by those who accused "us" of such.
FakeNoose
(39,513 posts)That's a new one on me.
Evolve Dammit
(21,339 posts)reACTIONary
(6,857 posts)Yes, a grand jury can be held after a person has been arrested and charged, as grand juries are often used to secure an indictment before a felony trial, even after an arrest.In many jurisdictions, a grand jury indictment is required for felony charges. Even if charges have been filed, a prosecutor will still present the evidence to a grand jury to secure the necessary indictment.
FakeNoose
(39,513 posts)JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,489 posts)We didn't wait for a trial to condemn Biden and seek his exit from the 2024 race.
We didn't wait for a trial to condemn Al Franken and seek his exit from the senate.
At least for this group, there might be a trial. Hegseth could have simply dropped some bombs on the houses and be done with it.
reACTIONary
(6,857 posts).... he added "that I'm aware of", something of a weasel worded phrase.
malthaussen
(18,321 posts)Most of these soi-disant "terrorist plots" are either fantasies of law enforcement, or worse, entrapment operations that are actually started by law enforcement. Because they don't want to admit that US Citizens are infinitely more likely to be killed by a redneck with a rifle than a foreign terrorist.
-- Mal
ToxMarz
(2,616 posts)BattleRow
(2,035 posts)Speaking of which,WHERE are Trumps kin?
Vinca
(53,040 posts)If they're the right color, it's enough for this administration.
republianmushroom
(22,102 posts)I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.
pfitz59
(12,092 posts)have no business running the FBI. Grossly incompetent. Just like Bondi.
GiqueCee
(3,044 posts)... therefore he is a liar. Only lies can support or defend such a diseased belief system.
paleotn
(21,185 posts)It will go unnoticed until it's too late. Simply due to this regimes gross incompetence.
1WorldHope
(1,789 posts)I don't mean extremely dangerous, I mean real dangerous compared to, not fucking dangerous at all!!!
Johnny2X2X
(23,610 posts)They were casing gay bars.