On April 15, 2013, an envelope that preliminarily tested positive for ricin, a highly toxic protein, was intercepted at the US Capitol's off-site mail facility in Washington, D.C. According to reports, the envelope was addressed to the office of Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker. Another letter was sent to Sadie Holland, mother of state representative Steve Holland.
On April 15, 2013, an envelope that preliminarily tested positive for ricin, a highly toxic protein, was intercepted at the US Capitol's off-site mail facility in Washington, D.C. According to reports, the envelope was addressed to the office of Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker. Another letter was sent to Sadie Holland, mother of state representative Steve Holland.
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