Review of the Scientific Approaches Used During the FBI’s Investigation of the Anthrax Letters, a Summary

A National Research Council committee asked to examine the scientific approaches used and conclusions reached by the Federal Bureau of Investigation during its investigation of the 2001 Bacillus anthracis mailings has determined that it is not possible to reach a definitive conclusion about the origins of the anthrax in letters mailed to New York City and Washington, D.C., based solely on the available scientific evidence.

Author:
The National Academies
Publish Date:
February 2011

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