Trial Underway for Man Accused of White Powder Scares
By: Marissa Stevens
Updated: September 10, 2012
A trial is underway for a man accused of sending dozens of threatening letters containing white powder in Siloam Springs.
Philip Hanson's trial was originally set for April 11, was moved to July 9, and was moved again to September 10.
As of Monday morning, the jury had been selected for the trial.
Hanson is accused of sending letters to employees of the Dayspring card company, where Hanson worked until he was fired in 2008.
If convicted, he faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Philip Hanson's trial was originally set for April 11, was moved to July 9, and was moved again to September 10.
As of Monday morning, the jury had been selected for the trial.
Hanson is accused of sending letters to employees of the Dayspring card company, where Hanson worked until he was fired in 2008.
If convicted, he faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
