Harvard University’s former chemistry head indicted for lying about China ties

A federal grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted the former chair of Harvard University’s chemistry department on charges of lying to federal authorities about funding he received from the Chinese government. Charles Lieber, who was arrested in late January, faces up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 (£196,000) if convicted. Lieber’s indictment came on 9 June, and the Justice Department said he will be arraigned ‘at a later date.’