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Earlier Anthrax Suspect Was Exonerated Bruce Ivins wasn't the only government scientist suspected in the anthrax investigation. Steven Hatfill was also considered a "person of interest" at one point. But Hatfill was exonerated and received a $5.8 million dollar settlement from the federal government.

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Earlier Anthrax Suspect Was Exonerated

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Bruce Ivins wasn't the only government scientist suspected in the anthrax investigation. Steven Hatfill, another scientist, was also considered a "person of interest" at one point. In June, he was exonerated and received a $5.8 million settlement from the federal government.