Judith Dein

Judith Dein is a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She is known for her fair and balanced approach in presiding over cases, including immigration and federal matters. Recently, she gained attention for approving the release of Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, who faced charges of smuggling frog embryos into the US. Judge Dein's decision included specific conditions for Petrova's bail and highlighted her judicial discretion in handling sensitive cases involving academic professionals.