The Stratford Sentinel

by Terrlandus F.

An Ethiopian immigrant is in custody after mailing a letter with HIV-tainted blood to President Barack Obama. Saad Bedrie Hussein who is said to have mental health problems said “he is an admirer of Obama and that the letter — containing his photo, an admission ticket to Obama’s election night victory party in Chicago’s Grant Park and six index cards containing writing and reddish stains — was his way of seeking government help and tickets to Obama’s inauguration.” Hussein said he intentionally cut his finger to bleed on the letter. The letter was written in Ethiopian language and was addresed to Obama, and contained  an orange powder. The letter resulted in a two hour lockdown of a state office building affecting well over 300 people. Tests run on the orange powder revealed it to be a drink mix. Two similar letters were also sent, one to The Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. All of the letters had Hussein’s return address. According to the  U.S. District Court in Illinois, “The criminal complaint filed  alleges that Hussein ‘knowingly mailed’ the letters containing HIV-infected blood with the intent to kill or injure another.” Hussein is currently beng held in custody.

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