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….