Abstract
Mo Hailong, one of six defendants charged with stealing Monsanto and DuPont corn seed parent lines and sending them to China concealed in popcorn boxes, has pled guilty to conspiracy to steal trade secrets. The corn seed contained gene-modified and plant-bred traits such as resistance to disease, pests, and drought. Hailong could receive up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. However, as part of a plea agreement, the U.S. district attorney in Des Moines, Iowa, has decided not to seek more than a five-year sentence when it comes up for approval in federal district court. Hailong also agreed to forfeit properties he owns and pay restitution to be determined by the court.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
