US | Shannon Richardson Alleged Ricin Sender Gives Birth in Custody Shannon Richardson has premature baby By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Jul 24, 2013 1:31 AM CDT Copied In this undated file photo, actress Shannon Richardson poses for a photo in Texarkana, Texas. (AP Photo/Texarkana Gazette) The Texas woman accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and Michael Bloomberg has given birth prematurely to a baby boy while in custody. Attorneys for actress Shannon Guess Richardson and husband Nathan say she gave birth July 4 to a boy named Brody. Shannon Richardson's attorney says the baby faces serious medical issues due to the premature birth and remains hospitalized. Nathan Richardson's attorney says the boy weighed less than 2 pounds at birth and was four months premature. Read These Next Judge permanently blocks Trump's attempt to defund NPR, PBS. Cops arrest trio in viral airport dustup over baggage fee. Army suspends 2 crews over Kid Rock's strange helicopter videos. President Trump has some harsh words for the UK, France, and NATO. Report an error