Ricin suspect suspended, barred from UW-Oshkosh

GREEN BAY - A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student has been suspended after being charged with possession of ricin.

University officials announced Tuesday that 21-year-old Kyle Smith has been placed on interim suspension and cannot set foot on campus for the time being. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of the biological weapons offense.

Full story: WJFW

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