The Mississippi man accused of mailing letters with the poison ricin has been charged with threatening U.S. President Barack Obama and others.

Forty-five-year-old Paul Kevin Curtis appeared in court on two federal charges of threatening the president, U.S. Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, and a judge. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

The FBI confirmed Thursday that the letters to Mr. Obama and Wicker contained ricin.

Investigators said both letters were … [Read More]

—–
Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance