Fake Tests, Ebola Risks, and a New Trial | Fresno News

The Reedley lab scandal just got bigger — and weirder. Jia Bei Zhu, the 64-year-old Chinese man convicted of running a massive fake COVID-19 test operation, is now facing a potential 30-year sentence after his sentencing was delayed as his defense pushes for a new trial. Though he was found guilty in May on charges including conspiracy and fraud against the FDA, none of those crimes involved the dangerous biological materials — like Ebola-labeled freezers — discovered in the abandoned warehouse. Four years later, the site remains overgrown and untouched, until now: a judge has approved the state’s plan to remove all remaining counterfeit products before deciding whether to demolish or restore the property. For local officials, the conviction brought closure — even if the building still holds secrets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/931828e72a0ab3df