Rhode Island State Police are investigating hoax bomb threats targeting Democratic state lawmakers.
Senate President Valarie Lawson and Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone received threats along with a possible third politician.
State Police say they take all threats seriously. In a statement, Lawson confirmed that she was among a group of officials who received threats of violence.
She says she is grateful for the prompt and thorough response of law enforcement and the fire marshal's office. Lawson says political violence in any form has no place in our democracy.
(Rhode Island State Police Photo)