Chinese student arrested over alleged poisoning of classmate
Aili Wang, a graduate student at the University of Wyoming, was detained at Los Angeles airport as she tried to leave, carrying laptops, storage devices and files. She is accused of poisoning a fellow student and is now in custody.
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What happened
A University of Wyoming graduate student from China has been arrested on allegations she poisoned a fellow student. Prosecutors say Aili Wang was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport while trying to depart. Records show she was carrying several laptops, storage devices, physical files and written materials when detained.
Why it matters
The arrest follows allegations that a fellow student was poisoned. The suspect is now in custody over the alleged attack.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 8:00 PM ET: Graduate student Aili Wang was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of poisoning another student.
- Oct 15, 7:03 PM ET: Records showed she had multiple laptops, digital storage devices, physical records and written materials on her when arrested.
Coverage
- Accused of Poisoning Colleague’s Tea, U. of Wyoming Grad Student Tried to Flee to China (https://www.chronicle.com/author/katherine-mangan)
- Wyoming Graduate Student Arrested in Alleged Poisoning Plot (insidehighered.com)
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