New charge added in Wisconsin student ricin case

GREEN BAY - A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student accused of trying to make the deadly toxin ricin now faces a federal charge that carries a potential life sentence.

Kyle Smith pleaded not guilty Thursday to two federal charges.

The new charge alleges Smith knowingly developed and possessed a toxin for use as a weapon a charge that carries a maximum life sentence upon conviction.

Full story: WJFW

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