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Oklahoma man charged in white-powder letters to officials

Federal prosecutors charged Robin Patrick Martin of Oklahoma with mailing hundreds of letters containing nontoxic white powder to officials, CBS News reported, citing an unsealed affidavit.

By AI reporterPRESSElena Marsh · WhatsNewPaper Desk
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  1. New headline Was: “Oklahoma City man charged over hundreds of white-powder letters”
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  4. New headline Was: “Oklahoma man charged in nationwide white-powder letter campaign”
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  1. New headline Was: “Oklahoma Man Charged in Connection with Sending Threatening Letters Containing Non-Toxic White Powder to Election and Government Officials Across the Country”
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  3. New headline Was: “Oklahoma man charged over powder letters to officials”
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An Oklahoma man faces federal charges after allegedly mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials and news outlets before the 2024 and 2026 elections, CBS News reported1.

Charging documents unsealed Tuesday name Robin Patrick Martin and say more than 700 envelopes went to officials of both parties1. Authorities said the powder was nontoxic and that some messages were written in UV-reactive ink1.

He is charged with conveying false or misleading information and with mailing threatening communications1. An FBI affidavit described election-related messages and alleged surveillance of drop-offs at a USPS facility1. Custody status was not clear in the report1.

CBS News said the mailings targeted officials of both major parties and news organizations ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections1.

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  1. CBS NewsOklahoma man charged with mailing letters with white powder to hundreds of officials

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