New York Governor’s Former Aide Charged With Acting As Chinese Agent

The United States Justice Department has filed charges against Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing her of engaging in illegal political activities on behalf of the Chinese government.

Sun, 41, who was appointed Hochul’s deputy chief of staff in 2021 and previously served under former Governor Andrew Cuomo, now faces serious federal charges that have sent shockwaves through political circles.

The indictment accuses Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, 40, of using her influential government position to benefit China, while enriching themselves in the process.