Conversation so far:
What was the anthrax hoax about?
On October 12, 2001, Miller opened an anthrax hoax letter mailed to her New York Times office.
Who was the letter mailed from?
the government's investigation of these mailings focused on Bruce Ivins, who later committed suicide, with the investigation determining that Ivins acted alone.
Why was the letter mailed to Miller ?
anthrax-laced letters sent to ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, and the New York Post, all in New York City, as well as the National Enquirer in Boca Raton, Florida.
What was the content of those letters?
additional letters (with a higher grade of anthrax.
Were there any deaths due to these letters?
Twenty-two people were infected; five died.
Are there any other significant details about this case ?
only major U.S.
media reporter, and The New York Times the only major U.S.
media organization, to be victimized by a fake anthrax letter in the fall of.

Question: Why was only Miller targeted ?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was only Judith Miller targeted by anthrax?