# California engineer clears poisoning conviction

> Engineer's poisoning co-worker conviction dismissed after two years probation.
- Title: California engineer clears poisoning conviction · Sfgate
- Summary: Engineer's poisoning co-worker conviction dismissed after two years probation. David Xu's felony poisoning conviction was cleared by a judge after two years…
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- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-poisoned-coworker-conviction-22475850.php
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- Topics: david xu, rong yuan, berkeley engineering, alameda county, cadmium poisoning, probation, news, local
## David Xu's conviction cleared
A Bay Area engineer had his felony poisoning conviction dismissed after two years probation.
## Poisoning occurred in 2019
Xu poured toxic cadmium into Yuan's water bottle on March 4, 2019, causing severe illness.
## High cadmium levels found
One water sample contained cadmium levels 3.5 million times the federal drinking water limit.
## Yuan's legal response
Yuan expressed frustration with California law after her health issues began in 2019.
## Key takeaway

David Xu's felony poisoning conviction was cleared by a judge after two years probation under California law.