From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m
Pelosi and lawmakers receive suspicious mail
Over 30 lawmakers get white powder letters prompting federal investigation.
In brief
Over 30 lawmakers get white powder letters prompting federal investigation. More than 30 U.S. lawmakers received suspicious mail with white powder, triggering a federal investigation. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Pelosi office receives suspicious letter
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s office received a suspicious letter Wednesday.
“Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s district office received a suspicious letter consistent with mailings reported by other congressional offices around the country”
Over 30 lawmakers get suspicious mail
More than three dozen Republican and Democratic lawmakers across the country received envelopes containing white powder.
Law enforcement investigates mailings
Law enforcement sources said more than 100 letters with white powder were circulating but most intercepted by postal inspectors.
FBI working on suspect identification
The FBI is working with partners to identify individuals responsible for the suspicious mailings.
White powder not hazardous
Early testing showed the white powder is not hazardous, according to The Guardian.
Lawmakers express concern
Lawmakers said political violence and intimidation have no place in the country, especially during election year.
“Political violence and intimidation have no place in our country, regardless of party, and especially during and election year”
The key point
More than 30 U.S. lawmakers received suspicious mail with white powder, triggering a federal investigation.
