Feds: Ivins Alone Caused 2001 Anthrax Attacks

PlusFeds: Ivins Alone Caused 2001 Anthrax AttacksFeds: Ivins Alone Caused 2001 Anthrax AttacksThe Associated PressArmy scientist Bruce Ivins 'was the only person responsible' for anthrax attacks in 2001 that killed five and rattled the nation, the Justice Department said Wednesday. (Aug. 6)nthrax spores and Ivins) a seven-year mystery, solved SOT: Jeffrey Taylor, U.S. attorney 15:44:07 "We are confident that Dr. Ivins was the only person responsible for these attacks" (Ivins headshot, followed by people crying or haz-mat suits, followed by letters) the government has released dozens of documents it says proves Army microbiologist Bruce Ivins was behind the 2001 anthrax attacksthat killed five and chilled a nation (first doc, showing he had flask) among them, one alleging Ivins had sole custody of highly purified anthrax spores with certain genetic mutations identical to the poison from the attacks (doc with dates and times) another saying he wasn't able to give a good enough explanation for late lab work hours around the time of the attacks. (page 14 or 15 -- collection of emails with him referring to him being crazy or scary) painting a picture of a deeply troubled genius, bordering on desperation at being caught (Ivins headshot) and who killed himself as authorities closed in SOT: Jeffrey Taylor, U.S. attorney 16:03:25 "We stand here confident..beyond a reasonable doubt" STANDUP WDC ANTHRAX FAM (second take, after they adjusted the reflecter) Before the government made the information public, it gave details to the victims' families, inviting them here to the FBI's headquarters...a long-awaited briefing for many who say they've been full of questions for years. (families getting out of vans at FBI WDC ANTHRAX FAM) the relatives spent several hours inside (vans leaving WDC ANTHRAX FAM) and left without speaking to reporters (Smith cutaway DC ANTHRAX SMITH) New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith was in another Justice Department briefing, on Capitol Hill SOT: Congressman Chris Smith, R-N.J. DC ANTHRAX SMITH 16:49:05 SOT: "I think it paints a very compelling picture, there's no air-tight cases but the most compelling part of the evidence is the issue of forensics where they were able to pinpoint that the anthrax that killed 5 people came from his lab, he created it and maintained it." (another Ivins headshot) Ivins' lawyer has steadfastly maintained his client's innocence, saying it would have been proven if Ivins was still alive (last headshot -- or maybe a graphic with Ivins and anthrax strain -- i think Pete used one in Friday's pkg) the government says it regrets not having the chance to take the case to a jury. SM, The AP, Wx.