Capitol Police, FBI Investigate Threats to Akin

Capitol Police and the FBI are looking into threats made against Missouri Congressman Todd Akin—and his family—in the wake of his "legitimate rape" comments, reports KSDK-TV. A police spokesperson says there is "an active, open investigation," though she declined to give details, reports AP. An aide to the congressman confirms that multiple threats have come in via phone, email, and tweets.

The Missouri TV station has an unfortunate example, from a tweeter named Ambassador A: "I am going to legitimately rape your wife. ;) don't worry her body will defend her." The same tweeter told Akin to kill himself. (More Todd Akin stories.)