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FBI's Methods Questioned in Anthrax Search

Used intimidation to home in on 'weakest link,' some argue

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 5, 2008 6:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – Pressure is mounting for the FBI to publicly explain why its 2001 anthrax investigation focused on scientist Bruce Ivins, reports the New York Times, as some question the bureau's methods. Ivins simply “looked the most susceptible to pressure,” insisted one scientist. Bureau officials...   Read full story »

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