Government Scientist Commits Suicide Just Prior to Being Charged in Anthrax Attack

AP: Bruce Ivins, 62, had not been publicly named as a suspect in the case of anthrax-laced letters sent to officials and high-profile journalists that sparked wide-spread fear in the wake of the September 11 attacks.



But the Times reported that Ivins had been informed of “impending prosecution” in connection with the case, citing sources familiar with the FBI investigation.



Five people died after handling the tainted letters in the deadliest bio-terrorism attack in US history.