Oklahoma man faces charges for mass mailing of powdered letters
Federal prosecutors have charged Robin Martin, of Oklahoma, with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials in the lead-up to the 2024 and 2026 elections.
The substances within the letters were determined to be yeast or flour, according to an FBI court filing released Tuesday. Not all of the letters have been analyzed.
Martin is facing charges of conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications. He was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City. An attorney representing him has not been publicly identified.
Last month, federal agencies began investigating letters containing “suspicious substances” sent to congressional and election offices across the country. Recipients were initially advised to handle the mailings with caution.
A communication from the Senate Sergeant at Arms indicated that law enforcement was attempting to prevent further deliveries, but acknowledged that some letters might still be received.
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are jointly conducting the investigation. The FBI directed inquiries to the U.S. attorney’s office, while the Postal Inspection Service has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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