Roger Bergendorff remains in federal custody after being arrested April 16. The charges carry a possible penalty of 30 years in prison and a $750,000 fine.

Authorities say vials containing about 4 grams of "crude" powdered ricin were found Feb. 28 in Bergendorff's motel room.

Ricin can be lethal in amounts the size of the head of a pin. But authorities say the case didn't have anything to do with terrorism.

The trial has been set for June 17.

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