TAILED 'ANTHRAX' MAN IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
May 20, 2003 -- WASHINGTON - A scientist identified as "a person of interest" in the investigation of the deadly anthrax attacks was slightly injured in a traffic incident involving a federal agent who was following him.
May 20, 2003 -- WASHINGTON - A scientist identified as "a person of interest" in the investigation of the deadly anthrax attacks was slightly injured in a traffic incident involving a federal agent who was following him.
Dr. Steven J. Hatfill suffered a bruised foot and abrasions after the incident Saturday but wound up getting a ticket for "walking to create hazard" that carries a $5 fine, according to a copy of the citation provided yesterday by Washington cops.
Pat Clawson, Hatfill's friend and spokesman, blamed the incident on "harassment" by FBI agents and other federal officers who are watching Hatfill around the clock and tail him when he leaves his Washington home.
FBI officials confirmed yesterday that the incident occurred but declined to comment further.