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

HeadlineJun 13, 2025

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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