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Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The remains in question were from a medical school morgue. A significant settlement has been reached.
A significant settlement has been reached. The amount is $53 million. This agreement resolves a scandal. Donated remains were taken and sold.
The remains in question were from a medical school morgue. They were stolen and then sold to buyers.
Further information about this scandal and settlement is available from the source, including details about the parties involved and the terms of the agreement.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
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What is this story about? A significant settlement has been reached. The amount is $53 million. This agreement resolves a scandal. Donated remains were taken and sold. The remains in question were from a medical school…
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