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Harvard Researcher Granted Bail Amid Frog Smuggling Charges

6/12/2025

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After nearly four months behind bars, Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has been granted bail following allegations of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. Facing a serious felony charge that could lead to a 20-year sentence, she fears persecution in her home country for her anti-war stance and is exploring refuge in other nations.

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After nearly four months behind bars, Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has been granted bail following allegations of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. Facing a serious felony charge that could lead to a 20-year sentence, she fears persecution in her home country for her anti-war stance and is exploring refuge in other nations.