http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/05/19/us/AP-US-Anthrax-Death-Lawsuit.html?_r=3&ref=global-home"Dr. Andrews (Ivin's former boss) stated in his opinion, it would take more than one person to achieve this attack because of the unusual physical characteristics of the powders," the court document said.
Both scientists have raised doubts before about Ivins' guilt in media interviews and other forums, but the depositions are different because the statements are made under oath. Andrews, now a professor of veterinary sciences and microbiology at the University of Wyoming, did not respond to an email seeking further comment.
After obtaining these statements, Stevens' lawyers successfully argued to a federal judge that she should be allowed to withdraw from her previous agreement with lawyers for the U.S. that Ivins was solely to blame so her attorneys could use the new evidence at trial. Attorneys for the federal government didn't object and her motion was granted April 14
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