Denmark scientist accused of stealing autism research money

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Reuters – A scientist in Denmark has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for allegedly stealing $1 million in grant money that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had earmarked for autism research. He used the stolen money to buy a home in Atlanta, a Harley Davidson motorcycle and two cars, prosecutors said. “Grant money for disease research is a precious commodity,” said Sally Yates, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, in a news release. Read article