University of Kansas Researcher Sentenced to Time Served for Hiding China Ties

This undated file photo provided by the University of Kansas shows researcher Franklin Feng Tao. Opening statements begin Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the trial of Tao, a researcher accused of concealing work he was doing for China while employed at the University of Kansas. Kelsey Kimberlin/University of Kansas via AP, File

A former University of Kansas researcher was sentenced to time served without fine or restitution for concealing work that he did in China while employed with the university.

Feng “Franklin” Tao was sentenced on Jan. 18 for one count of making a false statement.