Crime
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Man Charged in Powder Mailings to Election OfficialsThreatening Election Mailings Put Officials on AlertHoax Mailings Targeted Officials Across Party Lines
On November 3, federal authorities charged Oklahoma’s Robin Martin with mailing hundreds of powder-filled letters to officials and public figures ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. Tested samples contained flour or yeast, the FBI said.Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man over hundreds of letters sent to officials and public figures before the 2024 and 2026 elections. The case highlights the risks of threats aimed at election workers and public institutions.An Oklahoma man faces federal charges over more than 700 letters sent to officials and public figures before two election cycles. The tested powder was flour or yeast, but the alleged threats prompted a nationwide response.
