Oklahoma man charged over letters containing white powder
Crime · First reported 3 Nov, 15:16 · Updated 16:25
Federal authorities charged Robin Martin with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The FBI said tested substances were yeast or flour, though some letters had not been fully tested.
- Authorities charged Robin Martin with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications in connection with hundreds of letters sent to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
- The FBI said tested powders were yeast or flour, but not all letters had been fully tested.
- The letters went to more than 100 locations, including election offices; Martin was expected to appear in court Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City.
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- Defendant
- Robin Martin, an Oklahoma man
- Charges
- Conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications
- Letters
- Hundreds, sent ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections
- Locations
- More than 100, including secretary of state and election offices
- Substances
- Tested powders were yeast or flour; not all letters had been fully tested
- Court appearance
- Expected Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City
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