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Kansas postal worker indicted in alleged mail theft involving Republican campaign flyers

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 20:26 · Updated 21:40

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A federal grand jury in Wichita indicted postal worker Kelly R. Cram over the alleged theft of 4,404 pieces of mail. Authorities said nearly 400 political mailers found at her home were for Republican candidates or affiliated groups, and investigators found no mailers for other parties there.

  • A federal grand jury in Wichita indicted Kelly R. Cram, 59, on one count related to the alleged unlawful handling of mail.
  • The indictment alleges that 4,404 pieces of mail were stolen beginning in October; nearly 400 political mailers found at Cram’s residence were for Republican candidates or affiliated political action committees.
  • The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is investigating, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office release described by Fox News.
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Indicted person
Kelly R. Cram, 59
Alleged mail theft
4,404 pieces of mail, beginning in October
Political mailers
Nearly 400, associated with Republican candidates or affiliated groups
Charge
One count of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail
Investigation
U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General

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