Federal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder—later identified as yeast or flour—to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. While the substances were deemed nonhazardous, not all letters had been fully tested, according to an FBI court filing released this week. The case raises concerns over potential threats to election integrity and public safety.
Oklahoma man accused of sending letters with white nonhazardous powder before 2024 and 2026 electionsFederal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials before the 2024 and 2026 elections.The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letters had been fully tested, the FBI said in a court filing made public on Tuesday. Continue reading...