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Former Official Linda Sun's Corruption Trial Unveils Scandal

12/4/2025

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Prosecutors allege Linda Sun, a former state official, acted as an unregistered foreign agent, receiving favors and luxury items for her husband’s seafood company.
Evidence in Sun's corruption trial shows messages in which she claims she convinced Governor Kathy Hochul to film a Lunar New Year video for Chinese Consulate.
Sun said Hochul was "much more obedient" than Cuomo.
Sun was fired in 2023 and has pleaded not guilty.

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Prosecutors allege Linda Sun, a former state official, acted as an unregistered foreign agent, receiving favors and luxury items for her husband’s seafood company.
Evidence in Sun's corruption trial shows messages in which she claims she convinced Governor Kathy Hochul to film a Lunar New Year video for Chinese Consulate.
Sun said Hochul was "much more obedient" than Cuomo.
Sun was fired in 2023 and has pleaded not guilty.