A most-wanted fugitive appears to have been secretly working as a biotech executive

Ronald Fischer fled while on trial for sexual assault two decades ago

Photo illo: STAT; Photo: Rhode Island State Police

By Adam FeuersteinJuly 20, 2026

Adam Feuerstein, a senior writer and biotech columnist, is the author of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter about the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology.

Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast The Readout Loud and author of the newsletter Adam’s Biotech Scorecard. You can reach Adam on Signal at stataf.54.

A most-wanted fugitive appears to have been secretly working as a biotech executive

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