Court Denies Appeal of HIV Fraudster’s 57-month Prison Sentence
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Court Denies Appeal of HIV Fraudster’s 57-month Prison Sentence
What is this about?
This factual case details a court's decision to maintain the prison sentence for a former researcher who was found guilty of scientific misconduct. The misconduct entailed the modification of HIV trial outcomes to make a drug look more effective. The attorney of the defendant appealed the decision, but the court decided to maintain the sentence.
Why is this important?
Scientific misconduct, especially the spiking of research outcomes, in drug trials severely endangers the health of future patients that will be treated with the drug. In addition, it leads to the waste of research funds and diminishes the public trust in science. Therefore, offenses such as these must be punished.
