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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Harvard researcher released from custody after months in detention
Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist at Harvard University's Medical School who was detained after being accused of smuggling undeclared frog embryos into the U.S., was released from custody Thursday. Petrova was arrested by ICE agents at Logan International Airport on Feb. 16 after returning from a trip to France with what were described in a court filing as 'non-hazardous, noninfectious, and non-toxic frog embryos.' She has remained in custody in the nearly four months since her arrest. The Department of Homeland Security, through a spokesperson, claimed Petrova 'knowingly broke the law and took deliberate steps to evade it,' the statement read. The department claimed text messages 'revealed she planned to smuggle the materials through customs without declaring them.' A federal court judge in Vermont ordered Petrova released last month, court records show. She was brought to Massachusetts for a detention hearing on a single count of smuggling goods into the U.S. Following the hearing Thursday, Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein allowed Petrova's release on conditions. 'I just want to thank everybody,' Petrova said outside the federal building in Boston shortly after her release. She wore a T-shirt that said, 'Hakuna Matata,' a popular phrase from 'The Lion King' that means 'no worries.' 'A lot of people started contacting me and sending me letters, and it was a huge support without which I won't be able to survive,' she said. 'I never really felt alone any minute when I was in custody, and it's really helped me very much,' Petrova added. Petrova, 30, who was brought into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, had been in federal custody since February. Lawyers on both sides came to an agreement on conditions for Petrova's release, which included limiting her travel. Authorities are still holding onto her passport. Petrova must return to court next week for a probable cause hearing on the smuggling charge. 'I hear it's sunny. Goodbye,' Magistrate Judge Judith Dein said after approving the agreement. Greg Romanovsky, Petrova's attorney, said his client hasn't 'decided whether she wants to stay in the United States yet.' 'She has offers from different countries around the world, countries that are eager to support the important research that she's doing. She's weighing her options at the moment, and she's very grateful to be out,' he said. She told The Associated Press in an interview in April that she did not realize the items needed to be declared and was not trying to sneak anything into the country. In May, Petrova was charged with smuggling in Massachusetts as a federal judge in Vermont set the hearing date on her petition. That judge later ruled that the immigration officers' actions were unlawful, that Petrova didn't present a danger, and that the embryos were nonliving, nonhazardous and 'posed a threat to no one.' The judge released Petrova from ICE custody, but she remained in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service on the smuggling charge before her release Thursday. Colleagues and academics have testified on Petrova's behalf, saying she is doing valuable research to advance cures for cancer. Recall alert: Frozen fish balls recalled nationwide including in Mass. Popular Eastern fried chicken chain fights bankruptcy to stay open Karen Read prosecutors intended to call witnesses in rebuttal. Why didn't they? Woman dragged into bushes by man with knife on road to Nahant Popular rock band's stolen custom guitar has been found, mandolin still missing Read the original article on MassLive.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Harvard scientist released after arrest for smuggling frog embryos into US
A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher, Kseniia Petrova, was released from federal custody on Thursday after being charged with smuggling frog embryos into the US. The 30-year-old expressed deep gratitude to her supporters following her release outside a federal building in Boston."Just want to thank everybody," Petrova, who was wearing a "Hakuna Matata" T-shirt, was quoted as saying by The Associated had been in custody since February, initially detained by immigration officials after returning from a vacation in France, where she visited a lab and obtained frog embryo samples for research. She was stopped at Boston Logan International Airport and later accused by the Department of Homeland Security of lying to federal officers and planning to smuggle undeclared biological an April interview, Petrova insisted she had not intended to conceal anything and was unaware the samples required declaration.A federal judge eventually ruled that the embryos were nonliving, nonhazardous, and posed no threat. Immigration officers' actions were deemed unlawful, leading to her release from ICE custody. However, she remained under the US Marshals Service due to the smuggling of her release include travel restrictions and surrendering her passport. She must appear in court next week for a probable cause hearing. Her attorney, Greg Romanovsky, said Petrova is considering her future and has received international research very grateful to be out,' he added. 'She's weighing her options at the moment.'Academics and colleagues have vouched for Petrova's research, which aims to help develop cancer treatments.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zodiacs as Mufasa Characters: Which Star Sign Reigns Supreme in the Circle of Life?
If astrology and The Lion King got together and had a cosmic baby, it would be a roaring, star-studded adventure through the Pride Lands. Let's see which zodiac signs channel their inner Mufasa characters , from the brave lion king to the sly trickster. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aries (The Brave Simba) Just like Simba, Aries loves a good challenge and isn't afraid to step up and take the throne—literally, if needed. Full of fire and energy, Aries is destined to lead the pride. But unlike Simba, they don't need a spiritual pep talk from a talking baboon to get their act together. No, Aries charges in like a superhero on a mission. They might just need to avoid being too impulsive, though. Even Simba had to learn to think before roaring. Taurus (The Steady Mufasa) Taurus is Mufasa, the solid, reliable presence who rules with a calm but mighty paw. Like Mufasa's lessons to Simba, Taurus is the one who keeps everything in order. They might not be as loud as other signs, but their strength lies in their steady, unshakeable nature. And when it's time to protect the pride? Watch out—Taurus can give a roar that shakes the heavens. Gemini (The Mischievous Timon) Gemini, ever the social butterfly, is the Timon to any scenario. Clever and a bit cheeky, they know how to make an entrance and bring some humor to even the darkest of days. Just like Timon's 'Hakuna Matata' mantra, Geminis know how to make light of serious moments. Still, they're just as ready to jump into action if the pride calls them. Leo (The Proud Nala) Leo is Nala, regal and fierce, but also just as loyal and brave. Nala is always there to challenge Simba to be better, and Leo is no different. They thrive in leadership roles and love a good challenge, but their love for their pride comes first. When they roar, the world listens. And if anyone doubts them? They'll happily show who's boss.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Red Sox error card? Plus the Tink Hence dip, a Snow White explosion, and more
BALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 31: Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox greets Trevor Story #10 during player introductions prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Paul Kim/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Paul Kim via Getty Images) Before we get super-weird (as is tradition), I want to shout out Topps Celebration , which came out late last week and is now being mini-price gouged by re-sellers. I think the fervor will die down eventually as people realize what's actually inside the box isn't so much 'cards that are worth a lot of money!' as they are 'cards that are a lot of fun and you probably prevented actual kids from buying these because you are a soulless animal.' I could be wrong. We opened a couple and they were basically a pack full of joy. Advertisement I won't pay a reseller $89.99 for it. I will grab a couple when the boxes settle down to $50. Something I noticed while perusing Cheers card inscriptions this week: Christopher McDonald spells 'Red Sox' as 'Red Socks (view on eBay).' And then he doesn't (view on eBay) . So now, of course, I stare at the ceiling at night asking myself how does one determine which Christopher McDonald Cheers card is more valuable: The 'Socks' or 'Sox' version? My hunch is 'Sox' is the rarer version based on how many 'Socks' ones I've seen ( the sold results are all over the place - check it out on eBay ). Plus the correct version above has him writing a truncated 'Chris' and the signature looks a little more fatigued, so maybe someone toward the end of his signing whispered to him, 'hey man, it's spelled S-O-X.' On the other hand, 'Socks' could be considered the 'error' version, and that might have a little more cachet for collectors. I love error cards; everyone loves error cards! Advertisement As part of our 'Commitment to Something Close To Excellence' here at Mail Day , I went back and watched the entire 'The Endless Slumper' episode and the Sox/Socks thing is not a referential joke to the character or plot. So there's that! At $50-60 each, I could just buy both and see what happens. Or I could buy neither and save my money for food and clothes for my family. TBD. I know we talk a lot of Cheers cards here, but the set is fascinating. Anne Schedeen made a crossover ALF reference in her autograph (view on eBay) . She played the mom in ALF and did a guest spot on Cheers. Its current asking price is $150. Advertisement And Ernie Sabella threw a 'Hakuna Matata' on his (view on eBay) — he was the voice of Pumbaa in 'The Lion King.' It's currently $70. Okay, enough Cheers… for this week. On to a cabaret performer/theater critic who lived to be 103! I'm a history buff and a JG Auctions frequenter, which can sometimes be a dangerous combination. In their latest ' Entry Level Collecting ' offering they have an interesting piece that I cannot figure out if I want or not. Because I've bought weird stuff before just to have weird stuff, and this is on that line. It's hard to not be intrigued by Eric Bentley just from his bio on the site (and his Wikipedia page makes him intriguing-er) but what caught my attention was how he signed this piece as 'autographed by' and then dated it. Advertisement He also gave the postcard a 'Bentley 7.5' grade later in life. It's currently at $10 (and then JG's ridiculous fees and shipping make it about $20), I'm not sure it's worth it for the oddity of it all… but if I end up going for more things in this auction, it might just have a home. Maybe. There's a 22-year-old pitcher in the Cardinals organization, Tink Hence, who was just put on the 60-day IL . It's notable because Hence was in a position to get called up this season 'if he can stay healthy.' He's been battling injuries since being drafted, so this is just another groan in a series of Hence-related groans, making him a frustrating prospect to follow – as you can see by his declining card prices (view on eBay) . It's very easy to lose patience with a young pitcher who gets hurt a bunch, but Hence is a potential stud with a high K-rate and low WHIP – and there are plenty of ways he can get into the rotation once he's healthy. Advertisement His autographed Bowman Bests are hovering around $8-$11. Since we've inadvertently created a 'this costs about $50' theme today, buy six and see what happens! Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
