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Green Card Scientist Held for a Week Without Clarity, Legal Team Raises Concerns

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A scientist holding a green card was detained for a week in an airport immigration facility, sparking concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals in the U.S. immigration system, according to reports from the individual’s lawyer. The incident, described as perplexing, has raised questions about the lack of transparency regarding detention practices and the potential impact on academic professionals. The scientist, whose identity remains undisclosed, was traveling to the United States for a work-related engagement when the unexpected detainment occurred. According to the lawyer, the individual did not receive a clear explanation for the detention, … Read more

Harvard Scientist Faces Indictment for Smuggling Frog Embryos: A Tale of Biotech and Legal Controversy

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BOSTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Ksenia Petrova, a Russian scientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School, on multiple charges related to the alleged smuggling of frog embryos. The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictment, which includes accusations of making false statements and concealing material facts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on February 16 when customs personnel stopped Petrova at Boston Logan International Airport. She was returning from France while carrying biological samples that had not been declared. Following the incident, immigration officials revoked her research visa and relocated her between … Read more

Trump Administration Targets Harvard Scientist for Deportation Amid Controversial Immigration Crackdown

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Boston, Mass. — The U.S. government is moving to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher who recently returned from a trip abroad. The scientist fled Russia due to concerns over political persecution, according to her attorney, Gregory Romanovsky. Petrova, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February, sparking significant legal and public attention. Upon her arrival at a Boston airport after a vacation in France, customs officials detained Petrova. She was accused of failing to disclose biological samples in her luggage, leading to further investigation. Following … Read more

Jury Awards Ex-BlueCross Scientist Over $687K for COVID-19 Vaccine Dismissal on Religious Grounds

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Chattanooga, TN – A Tennessee federal court has awarded more than $687,000 to a former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee scientist after she was dismissed for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, citing religious beliefs. The decision, which could influence the way companies handle similar cases, underscores the conflicts between employer policies and individual rights under religious freedom protections. Tanja Benton, a longtime employee with over 17 years at BlueCross BlueShield, held a position as a bio statistical scientist before her separation from the company. The legal proceedings established that her refusal of the vaccine stemmed from … Read more