Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard Medical School research associate, has been released from federal detention after nearly four months, during which she faced allegations of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. The judge's decision came after criticism of her prolonged detention without a clear justification. Supporters, including her attorney, emphasized her lack of danger to the community and her strong local ties. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for next week to address the smuggling charges.
"It's difficult to understand why someone like Kseniia needed to be jailed for four months. She poses no danger and has deep ties to her community."
"I never really felt alone any minute when I was in custody, and it's really helped me very much."
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