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
(100,073 posts)As I suspected.
I hope these fucking nazis get their karma before I leave the planet, I really want to see that.
calimary
(89,047 posts)BidenRocks
(2,787 posts)The Horror.
/s
Irish_Dem
(79,886 posts)And accuses everyone else of doing the same.
snowybirdie
(6,569 posts)a good story to deflect from his date night, big plane antics story.
travelingthrulife
(4,463 posts)Go scratch some more bullet casings, you ridiculous liars.
kimbutgar
(26,823 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
(20,514 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
(165,847 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
(20,514 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
(165,847 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
(40,212 posts)That's a new one on me.
Evolve Dammit
(21,501 posts)reACTIONary
(6,982 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
(40,212 posts)JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,598 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
(6,982 posts).... he added "that I'm aware of", something of a weasel worded phrase.
malthaussen
(18,404 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
(2,758 posts)BattleRow
(2,090 posts)Speaking of which,WHERE are Trumps kin?
Vinca
(53,364 posts)If they're the right color, it's enough for this administration.
republianmushroom
(22,123 posts)I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.
pfitz59
(12,323 posts)have no business running the FBI. Grossly incompetent. Just like Bondi.
GiqueCee
(3,418 posts)... therefore he is a liar. Only lies can support or defend such a diseased belief system.
paleotn
(21,576 posts)It will go unnoticed until it's too late. Simply due to this regimes gross incompetence.
1WorldHope
(1,862 posts)I don't mean extremely dangerous, I mean real dangerous compared to, not fucking dangerous at all!!!
Johnny2X2X
(23,693 posts)They were casing gay bars.