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Berkeley professor's camera caught student allegedly sabotaging another student

2 days ago
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/uc-berkeley-professor-installed-secret-camera-allegedly-catching-phd-candidate-sabotaging-fellow-students-work/
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  • #Ph.D. Candidate
  • #Vandalism
  • #UC Berkeley
  • UC Berkeley professor suspects foul play after $46,855 in computer damages, mostly affecting one Ph.D. candidate.
  • Hidden camera captures Jiarui Zou, another Ph.D. candidate, damaging a fellow student's computer with sparks flying.
  • Zou charged with three felony counts of vandalism for incidents on Nov. 9-10, each causing over $400 in damage.
  • Professor and victim suspect Zou in additional incidents spanning years.
  • Zou arrested on Nov. 12, declined to speak to police, and is out of custody awaiting court appearance on Dec. 15.
  • Hidden camera setup approved by building manager; victim's research involves advanced power management technologies.
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