Ricin
Apr 17 2008, AP

A man who sparked a panic when ricin was allegedly found in his motel room has been charged with possession of a deadly toxin _ part of what authorities said was a vague plot to poison his enemies.Roger Bergendorff was arrested Wednesday upon his release...

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