The Justice Department has charged Robin Martin, an Oklahoma man, for allegedly mailing white powder to more than 700 public officials ahead of the midterm elections. Martin faces charges of conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications, with the letters reportedly containing flour or yeast. The mailings were sent in two waves, targeting both Republican and Democratic offices, and included hostile messages threatening treason.
Key facts
- Robin Martin was arrested for mailing white powder to over 700 officials.
- He is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.
- The letters were sent before the 2024 and 2026 elections.
- The substance in the letters was identified as flour or yeast.
- Recipients included bipartisan public officials, pollsters, and media.
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