Crime & Safety

Reports: Todd Akin's Family & Staff Receiving Threats

The U.S. Senate candidate has been under fire since his weekend comments on "forcible rape", despite an apology for the remarks.

KTVI-TV is reporting that Todd Akin, the Wildwood Republican who has been under intense pressure since his weekend comments on "forcible rape" threatened to derail his U.S. Senate bid against , is now fending off more than calls to quit the race.

KTVI and other outlets say the U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI are investigating threats of Rape and other violence made against Akin's staff and family.

Akin has resisted calls to step aside in the race. Patch will have more details on the nature of the threats as details become available.

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