Oklahoma man charged with mailing threats and substances to election officials
Original title: Oklahoma man charged with mailing threats, substances to election officials nationwide
Man faces charges for sending white powdery substances and threatening letters to election officials nationwide.
An Oklahoma man has been charged with conveying false or misleading information, hoaxes, and mailing threatening communications in an effort to intimidate election officials. The charges allege a nationwide effort to intimidate election officials and support President Donald Trump. Starting on Sept. 16, 2024, multiple state election officials reported receiving mail containing a white, powdery substance and a three-page letter headed “DECLARATION OF WAR.”
- Letters cited belief that 2020 election was marred by voter fraud and similar concerns about 2024 election
- Investigators subpoenaed email and phone records tying case to burner phone and Walmart purchases
- The FBI and Department of Justice have not announced the case
- Victims
- election officials
- Countries
- United States
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Robin Patrick Martin was charged with conveying false or misleading information and hoaxes and mailing threatening communications in an effort to intimidate election officials. The post Oklahoma man charged with mailing threats, substances to election officials nationwide appeared first on CyberScoop.
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