LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Larry Finkbeiner, a community organizer and farmer residing in Green Charter Township in Paris, has submitted an affidavit  alleging criminal misconduct to the Michigan State Police and Attorney General, targeting several individuals associated with the development of the China-linked Gotion EV battery plant in Mecosta County. This comes less than a month after Marshall resident Barry Wayne Adams submitted a similar complaint regarding the Marshall Ford/CATL EV battery megasite.

Ethics violations and misconduct alleged.

The affidavit, first submitted on April 16th to Lt. David Johnson at the MSP’s Mt. Pleasant post, highlights concerns over alleged criminal ethics violations and misconduct in office surrounding the Gotion EV megasite project in Mecosta County.

Request for criminal complaint sent to Michigan State Police and Attorney General’s office.

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Despite multiple follow-ups and requests for confirmation of receipt, Mr. Finkbeiner received no response from Lt. Johnson or his post, prompting him to submit the affidavit to the Attorney General’s office on April 30th. Tracking information provided by the U.S.P.S. shows that the affidavit was delivered to an address associated with the AG office although their spokesperson has denied their office receiving it.

In his affidavit, Finkbeiner calls for a criminal investigation into “multiple instances of ethics violations and misconduct in office.” The twelve instances of probable cause listed in his affidavit include: fraud, gross negligence, violation of local zoning ordinances; material misrepresentation, conflict of interest, money laundering and violation of state law, among others.

Who are the targets of accusations?

The individuals and entities named in Finkbeiner’s complaint include Michigan Democratic Governor Whitmer, committee members of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and its Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board, members of The Right Place organization, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), representatives from the EPA Region 5 offices, the Board of Commissioners of Mecosta County, and former officials of Green Charter Township.

Finkbeiner asserts that his complaint is aimed at any state actor operating under the color of law, as well as their associates in the private sector, who may have been involved in the unlawful and unconstitutional imposition of the Gotion factory project on behalf of Gotion, Inc.

Finkbeiner, who runs an organic farm in Green Charter Township within a mile of the proposed site, emphasizes that his complaint is not made lightly, stating, “It is not in my character to make frivolous complaints.” He points to his status as a decorated veteran, urging authorities to approach his

complaint with seriousness and careful consideration and provides extensive evidence and references supporting his claims.

What is alleged in the complaint?

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More specifically, Finkbeiner’s accusations include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

  • The manner of public funding using the MEDC and The Right Place as “front” organizations were a type of “fraudulent land acquisition and money laundering scheme designed to circumvent the mandate of the Michigan Constitution which does not allow public funding to be used to support a private purpose.
  • False promises and fraudulent representations made by Gotion, Inc., leading to support from local administrations.
  • Failure to conduct an environmental impact study (EIS) as mandated by federal law for projects like Gotion, Inc.
  • Violations of zoning ordinances and master plans in approving the Gotion project.
  • Allegations of misrepresentation by former township officials regarding community support forthe project.
  • Conflicts of interest among elected officials involved in approving the Gotion project.
  • Misrepresentation and non-fulfillment of contractual obligations regarding tax abatements and environmental assessments.
  • Suspected foreign influence and potential treasonous behavior in facilitating the project.Given the serious allegations in Larry Finkbeiner’s affidavit, a thorough investigation into the Gotion EV battery plant project seems imperative. The involvement of public officials, regulatory bodies, and private entities in suspected fraud and ethical breaches requires careful examination.

    Similar request for investigation submitted over Marshall megasite.

    A similar request for a criminal investigation was made by Barry Wayne Adams regarding the Marshall Ford/ CATL EV battery megasite development at the end of March. In the complaint, he alleges that Whitmer and some of the same partners listed in the Gotion complaint have engaged in ethics violations and “misconduct in office.”

    Some of the allegations made are also under the review of Michigan’s Court of Appeal in a court case between the Committee for Marshall-not the Megasite vs. the City of Marshall in a battle over Marshall residents’ right to referendum the megasite’s industrial zoning.