A Person of Interest Claim by Ashcroft Results in Suit
During the investigation of the anthrax attack a former research scientist at the facility identified as having been the source of the weaponized material used in the attack was described, by Attorney General Ashcroft, as a person of interest in the investigation. After the comment, Steven Hatfill, a former Army scientist was dismissed from a new position and has not been able to find work in his field of work. Hatfill filed suit against Aschcroft seeking unspecified damages.
A Person of Interest Claim by Ashcroft Results in Suit, Seattle Times, March 30, 2004
