Brent Carter, 73, Sent Hoax Letters to New York State Gaming Commission

In a shocking turn of events, 73-year-old Brent Carter of Las Vegas, Nevada, has pleaded guilty to conveying a hoax and false information in connection with his sending white powder letters to the New York State Gaming Commission.

The incident occurred between October 2017 and November 2018, during which Carter left numerous voicemails for employees at the Commission in Schenectady, New York. The voicemails contained threatening language, which sparked a thorough investigation by the authorities.

Between 2019 and 2021, Carter mailed four letters containing white powder and other substances to the Commission. The motives behind these actions were revealed as an act of revenge for suspending his license for horse racing.

United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. The FBI, Schenectady Police Department, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service collaborated to investigate this case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ashlyn Miranda and Richard Belliss prosecuted the case. If United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino accepts the parties’ joint sentencing recommendation, Carter will receive time served and face up to 3 years of supervised release when he is sentenced on May 17, 2023.

Carter’s actions demonstrate the devastating consequences of seeking revenge through hoax and false information. The authorities urge citizens to report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

In this case, the defendant admitted to conveying a hoax and false information, a serious offense that can have severe consequences. The authorities commend the public for their cooperation and vigilance in maintaining public safety.

The authorities stress that hoax and false information charges will be handled with the utmost severity. Citizens are advised to remain aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

Brent Carter, the defendant, has been involved in a high-profile case that has raised concerns about public safety and the consequences of hoax and false information.

As the case unfolds, the authorities will continue to work towards maintaining public safety and ensuring that those responsible for hoax and false information are held accountable.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of public cooperation and vigilance in preventing and investigating hoax and false information cases.

Brent Carter, 73, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been charged with conveying a hoax and false information in connection with sending white powder letters to the New York State Gaming Commission.

Carter admitted to leaving numerous voicemails for employees at the Commission in Schenectady, New York, between October 2017 and November 2018. He also mailed four letters containing white powder and other substances to the Commission between 2019 and 2021.

The authorities urge citizens to report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities. In this case, the defendant admitted to conveying a hoax and false information, a serious offense that can have severe consequences.

The authorities commend the public for their cooperation and vigilance in maintaining public safety. Brent Carter faces up to 3 years of supervised release if United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino accepts the parties’ joint sentencing recommendation.

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