Suspicious Powder Sent to Offices of Trump Judge and Attorney General
Source: New York Times
Feb. 28, 2024Updated 4:22 p.m. ET
Envelopes containing white powder were discovered this week at the offices of two key figures in former President Donald J. Trump’s civil fraud trial.
One envelope containing the powder was found Wednesday morning at the New York State Supreme Courthouse in Lower Manhattan, officials said. The court building, at 60 Centre Street, contains offices belonging to Justice Arthur F. Engoron, the judge who oversaw Mr. Trump’s civil trial.
Another envelope was received Tuesday at 1 Empire State Plaza in Albany, according to the New York State Police. Attorney General Letitia James of New York, who brought the case against Mr. Trump, has offices in the building. In addition to the State Police, the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the Albany Fire Department, the F.B.I. and a hazmat team responded. The powder contained in both letters was found to be harmless.
Police officers responded to a 911 call at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday regarding the discovery of a suspicious powder at the courthouse. A court officer had opened an envelope, and white powder fell onto his pants, the police said. No injuries were reported, and the building was not evacuated. The Fire Department responded, and the police said that the investigation was continuing.
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