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Mayesha R. Soshi
Crimson staff writer Mayesha R. Soshi can be reached at mayesha.soshi@thecrimson.com.
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Hundreds Rally Against Harvard’s Handling Comaroff Sexual Harassment Claims
Students rallied in support of sexual harassment survivors in the wake of a lawsuit charging that Harvard mishandled sexual misconduct allegations against professor John L. Comaroff.
Lieber Retrial
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber--pictured here in December 2021--has requested a retrial after being found guilty of lying about his ties to a Chinese recruitment program.
Harvard Professor Charles Lieber Found Guilty of Lying About China Ties
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber was found guilty of lying to government authorities about his ties to China in federal court on Tuesday, concluding a stunning downfall for one of the country’s top chemists.
VERDICT
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber exits the John J. Moakley United States Courthouse Tuesday evening after being found guilty of lying about his ties to a Chinese recruitment program.
In Day 5 of Trial, Investigators Say Lieber’s Alleged False Statements Impeded Federal Inquiries
Federal officials testified in court Monday that alleged false statements made by Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber prevented government authorities from fully exploring his ties to China.
DAY 5
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber (left) walks away from the John J. Moakley United States Courthouse on Friday alongside his attorney, Marc L. Mukasey.
Lieber Told FBI He ‘Wasn’t Completely Transparent’ in Prior Interview with Federal Investigators
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber told the FBI in January 2020 that he “wasn’t completely transparent” in a separate interview with federal investigators two years prior, according to video of an interrogation presented in court by government prosecutors on Friday.
DAY 4
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber (left) exits the John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse on Friday with his lawyer, Marc L. Mukasey. Lieber is facing trial for allegedly lying to federal authorities about his ties to a Chinese recruitment program.
Attorneys Spar Over Documents Recovered in FBI Raids During Third Day of Lieber Trial
Defense attorneys representing Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber, who is facing trial for allegedly lying to federal investigators about his ties to China, sparred with prosecutors on Thursday over the evidentiary relevance of documents obtained during raids of the prominent chemist’s home and office.
DAY 3
Harvard professor Charles M. Lieber (left) exits the John J. Moakley United States Courthouse on Thursday alongside his attorney, Marc L. Mukasey.