Chinese national accused of dangerous pathogen smuggling attempt at Detroit Metro due in court

A Chinese national accused of trying to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the United States but was caught at Detroit Metro Airport is due in court Friday for a detention hearing.
(FOX 2) – A Chinese national and researcher at the University of Michigan accused of trying to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the United States is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

Yunqing Jian’s detention hearing was postponed from last week because she was seeking a private attorney. She is facing charges of conspiracy, smuggling, and making false statements, and is currently in custody at the Sanilac County Jail.
The backstory:
The 33-year-old and her boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, 34, allegedly worked together to bring a fungus that damages wheat and other grains into the country.  
Officials call it a potential agroterrorism threat.