'Breaking Bad' inspired Boston researcher to seek poisons, prosecutors allege
increase font size Authorities did not say if he intended to use any poisons. Associated Press Share BOSTON — The former head of advanced research at a Boston-area biotechnology company told investigators he was inspired by the television show “Breaking Bad” when he tried to obtain the powerful poison ricin, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 37, who currently lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Boston to obstruction of justice for lying to federal authorities about his reason for purchasing castor beans, the source of ricin. S...
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