Ashcroft: Anthrax hoaxes are no joking matter
Attorney General John Ashcroft called anthrax hoaxes unlawful and a gross breach of public trust as FBI probes thousands of reports. He cited a Connecticut case where a false powder threat led to a two day, 1.5 million dollar evacuation and charged one employee with false statements.
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FBI seeks links in anthrax cases across nation
Federal investigators probe possible ties between the New York anthrax case and the Daschle letter. Secretary Ridge and other officials cite similarities to letters sent to NBC and ABC figures. investigations examine postmarks from Trenton and a non existent Greendale School address.
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