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Chinese national accused of poisoning cancer researcher had laptops…

Wyoming police say surveillance video shows Aili Wang adding acrylamide to a colleague's mug; she is not convicted — the break room is now a crime scene.

On air: Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance on BBN This Morning
Published 8:35 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Fox News: “Chinese national accused of poisoning cancer researcher had laptops seized while fleeing U.S.: cops”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:35 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Chinese, US.
BBN covered this story before: Wooten's backpack clue: the window was the easy part (October 15).

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Fox NewsChinese national accused of poisoning cancer researcher had laptops seized while fleeing U.S.: cops

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA poisoning case at the University of Wyoming this morning, where a student is accused of tainting a colleague's mug with a neurotoxin.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPolice say Aili Wang, a Chinese national, was caught on surveillance footage putting acrylamide into the mug of a fellow researcher, who works on cancer.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFox News reports that officers seized her laptops while she was allegedly trying to leave the country.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShe has not been convicted, and everything here is alleged.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAcrylamide is a neurotoxin, and the case now touches national security as well as campus safety, because a federal investigation is looking at a researcher's workplace.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI've covered labs in four countries, and the rule everywhere is the same. You label your mug.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA labeled mug?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWith a name, a date and a small lock. Some offices are tougher than a border crossing.

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