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Chinese American researcher sues University of Kansas again, alleging retaliation

Feng Tao’s legal battles date back to an anonymous tip that accused him of espionage and led to his arrest in 2019.

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Aug 14, 2026
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Feng “Franklin” Tao, the former University of Kansas professor once prosecuted under the “China Initiative,” is suing his old employer a second time, claiming KU retaliated against him for filing a prior discrimination complaint.

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As we covered at NextShark, Tao’s legal battles date back to an anonymous tip …

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