Archive copies
Copies of records cited on the Charles M. Lieber case file, kept here in case a source link moves. The live source links are on the case file. Primary records decide Fact sentences; reporting copies are labeled reporting or commentary and are not proof of a finding.
Primary records
- FBI affidavit in support of criminal complaint (SA Robert Plumb), United States v. Lieber
- CourtListener docket snapshot, 1:20-cr-10111
- DOJ press release — “Harvard University Professor and Two Chinese Nationals Charged…” (Jan. 28, 2020)
- DOJ press release — “Harvard University Professor Convicted of Making False Statements and Tax Offenses” (Dec. 21, 2021)
- Government sentencing memorandum, Doc. 308 (Apr. 23, 2023)
- Indictment, Doc. 26 (June 9, 2020)
- Judgment, Doc. 313 (May 8, 2023)
- First Superseding Indictment, Doc. 35 (July 28, 2020)
- Tsinghua SIGS English faculty page snapshot
- Verdict Form, Doc. 244 (Dec. 21, 2021)
- Rule 29 / Rule 33 ruling, Doc. 282 (Sep. 1, 2022)
Reporting (labeled; not a finding)
- AP — “Ex-Harvard prof sentenced, fined for lying about China ties” (saved copy)
- Fox News — “Harvard professor Charles Lieber convicted of hiding ties to China” (saved copy)
- Fox News — “Harvard scientist Charles Lieber flees to lead China’s brain-computer lab” (saved copy)
- Just the News — “Former Harvard scientist sentenced for hiding China ties” (saved copy)
- National Review — “Harvard Professor Hid China Ties, Jury Rules” (saved copy)