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Trump Pardons Ex-Cop Convicted in China's Operation Fox Hunt

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Michael McMahon, a former New York police sergeant, who was convicted of aiding China.
McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
His attorney described the pardon as correcting an injustice.
McMahon claimed he was misled about his role.
The case is linked to China's "Operation Fox Hunt," which U.S. authorities view as transnational repression.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Michael McMahon, a former New York police sergeant, who was convicted of aiding China.
McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
His attorney described the pardon as correcting an injustice.
McMahon claimed he was misled about his role.
The case is linked to China's "Operation Fox Hunt," which U.S. authorities view as transnational repression.