Man arrested in connection with ricin letters to Obama

A man was arrested yesterday, accused of sending letters that tested positive for deadly ricin to US President Barack Obama and a Senator.

Man arrested in connection with ricin letters to Obama
Thu, 18 Apr, 2013 - 08:24

A man was arrested yesterday, accused of sending letters that tested positive for deadly ricin to US President Barack Obama and a Senator.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen said Paul Curtis, 45, was detained at his flat near the Tennessee state line, east of Memphis.

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