Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.

A scientist has been charged with conspiring to smuggle the mpox virus into the United States. The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after returning from the Congo, where he had been working during an mpox epidemic. His lawyer claims that the viral material was intended for research purposes. The scientist's actions have raised concerns about the potential risks of smuggling infectious materials into the country.

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