Ex-NY Aide Did China’s Bidding to ‘Get Rich,’ Says Prosecutor in Closing Arguments

NEW YORK—Former New York governor’s aide Linda Sun did Beijing’s bidding to enrich herself and her family, prosecutors said in closing arguments on Dec. 10 after a month-long trial.
In his summing-up, Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon described Sun, who served under two New York governors, Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, as a “valuable asset” for the New York Chinese consulate.
Sun faces allegations of acting as a Chinese agent and of bribery in connection with state contracts, among other charges. Her husband, Chris Hu, is charged as a co-conspirator.
The jury will begin deliberating her case on Dec. 11….