USA v. Petrova

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:25-cr-10272

Court:

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Leo T. Sorokin

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  1. April 01, 2026

    Harvard Researcher Can Get Docs On Prosecution Motives

    A Massachusetts federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Harvard Medical School researcher and Russian national charged with smuggling frog embryo specimens can see emails and other documents regarding the government's decision to prosecute her, citing evidence the case was "vindictive."

  2. February 10, 2026

    Judge Questions Timing Of Case Against Harvard Researcher

    A Massachusetts federal judge on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Attorney's Office to turn over materials related to its decision to prosecute a Harvard Medical School researcher and Russian national found with inert frog embryo specimens last year at Logan Airport, calling the timing of the case "a red flag."