Government says Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought ‘biological materials’

Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos, ‘biological materials’ to US; trial begins

Attorneys argued over whether a Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought “biological materials” into the U.S. in a court hearing Wednesday.

Harvard Scientist's Legal Battle: Frog Embryo Smuggling Allegations Unfold

Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, faces legal challenges after being accused of smuggling frog embryos into the US. Arrested upon return from France, her case highlights the complexities of biological material regulations. The court decides on the smuggling charge, carrying a potential 20-year sentence.

Government says Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought 'biological materials'

Attorneys argued over whether a Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought “biological materials” into the U.S. in a court hearing Wednesday.

Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos appears in court

Petrova is accused of failing to declare clawed frog embryos and embryonic samples while passing through customs at Boston Logan International Airport in February.

Harvard researcher faces smuggling charge over undeclared frog embryos

What happened at the airport? A Harvard Medical School researcher is facing federal smuggling charges after allegedly bringing undeclared frog embryo samples into the United States. Kseniia Petrova, a 30-year-old Russian-born scientist conducting cancer research, was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Boston Logan International Airport in February. Authorities claim she attempted to enter the country with undeclared “biologic…

U.S. gov't says Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought 'biological materials'

Attorneys argued over whether a Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought “biological materials” into the U.S. in a court hearing Wednesday.