Massachusetts man pleads guilty to selling Russian plutonium
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
A Massachusetts felon has pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium from Russia and selling it to multiple customers in the United States and abroad. The Department of Justice said he sold the material to 67 customers.
According to the New York Post, the man had previously been imprisoned for possessing child pornography and possessing an explosive device. He began selling the radioactive materials, which included plutonium and thallium, after his release from prison.
How it is being reported
- Felon admits to importing radioactive material from Russia, illegally selling to dozens of US customersNew York Post · 6 Oct, 05:58
- Massachusetts felon pleads guilty after DOJ says he sold Russian plutonium to 67 customersFox News · 6 Oct, 05:37
In this story: Massachusetts · Russia · United States · Department of Justice
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