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Capitol Cop Charged in Anthrax Hoax
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Capitol Cop Charged in Anthrax Hoax The Associated PressFriday, January 11, 2002; 5:04 PM WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Capitol Police officer was indicted Friday on charges of orchestrating an anthrax hoax.The U.S. attorney's office said James J. Pickett was accused of making false statements and obstructing fellow members of the police force.Prosecutors contend that on Nov. 7, Pickett left white powder at a police security station with an anonymous note saying to "please inhale" and claiming it was a "Capitol Police training exercize." The note added, "I hope you pass!"If convicted, Pickett, 35, could be sentenced to up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.The Hart Senate Office Building remains closed because of a genuine anthrax-laced letter that arrived at Majority Leader Tom Daschle's office in October.The Ford House Office Building has been closed several nights this week while efforts continue to kill more spores from a mailroom where anthrax was found. c 2002 The Associated Press http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32987-2002Jan11.html