3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed
AP News • 2/25/2026 – 2/26/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
53d
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
1250
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1250/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1250/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
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- 2026-02-253 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed (current)
AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 52 days - proven survivor
Same Story from 2 sources
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