Scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s water bottle after being denied promotion, authorities say

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) – A scientist at a university is accused of trying to poison his co‑worker, authorities said.

According to a criminal complaint, a person who works at the Influenza Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison noticed an odd smell coming from his water bottle on April 4 and said it tasted strange.

He also reported an odd smell coming from his shoes and a grocery bag, and told another employee, who then called police…

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