Federal judge dismisses case against Russian-born scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

A federal judge has granted a government motion to dismiss all charges against a Russian-born scientist employed at Harvard. The individual had been accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States. Following an encounter with customs officials at Logan International Airport, authorities had previously charged her with smuggling, concealing facts, and making false statements to federal officials. However, the legal proceedings have now concluded with the dismissal of all charges against the scientist.