US man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials before midterms
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Federal authorities charged Oklahoma resident Robin Martin with allegedly mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials before the 2024 and 2026 elections. The FBI said tested samples contained yeast or flour, though some letters have not been fully tested; Martin was expected to appear in court in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.Key Facts
- Martin faces charges of conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.
- The letters were sent to public officials before the 2024 and 2026 elections.
- The FBI said tested powders turned out to be yeast or flour.
- Not all letters have been fully tested, according to an FBI court filing.
- Federal authorities said last month they were investigating suspicious-substance mail sent to congressional and election offices nationwide.
- The Senate sergeant at arms said law enforcement was working to intercept additional letters, though some might still reach their destinations.
- The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were investigating the mailings.
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