'I thought they said rice': Feds drop charges against Elvis-impersonating ricin suspect

Brett T. | 6:23 PM on April 23, 2013

https://twitter.com/Eonster/status/326820726596333569

It’s a good thing everyone got the jokes out of the way early. Yes, Paul Kevin Curtis does have three first names, but it turns out that’s not proof enough that he’s some sort of terrorist mailing ricin-tainted letters to Washington, D.C. Federal prosecutors today formally dropped all charges against Curtis.

Ct document dismissing charges agst ricin suspect: "… the ongoing investigation has revealed new information."

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) April 23, 2013

Curtis and his lawyer held a press conference this afternoon.

Wow Kevin Curtis is laying it ON in this press conference – thanking his lawyer, "amazing beautiful blonde, blue-eyed angel"

— Ali Rogin (@AliRogin) April 23, 2013

Best press conference featuring an Elvis Impersonator accused of sending ricin to lawmakers ever.

— Ali Rogin (@AliRogin) April 23, 2013

Also, I BET Kevin Curtis is a damn good Elvis impersonator. Can totally see that.

— Ali Rogin (@AliRogin) April 23, 2013

Former ricin suspect Kevin Curtis tells reporters he didnt know what ricin is. 'I thought they said rice, I told them I don't eat rice'

— Andrew Rafferty (@AndrewRafferty) April 23, 2013

"I don't even like rice" – Paul Kevin Curtis just now on the news. He really said that

— Lee Tucker (@LTucker14) April 23, 2013

"Find my dog Moocow" says Kevin Curtis when asked what his plans are. His brother says he found her.

— Michael Roston (@michaelroston) April 23, 2013