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Harvard Scientist Kseniia Petrova Released on Bail After 4 Months Locked Up

HeadlineJun 13, 2025
Image Credit: Courtesy of Petrova’s Attorney

Harvard Medical School scientist Kseniia Petrova was released on bail Thursday after spending four months in ICE detention. The Trump administration has sought to deport Petrova, a Russian national, accusing her of criminal smuggling for failing to declare nonhazardous frog samples when she reentered the U.S. from a trip to France. Petrova is due back in court next week.

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