Mistrial Declared in Case of Former N.Y. Governor's Aide Accused of Being Chinese Agent

Mistrial in Linda Sun Case

• ⚖️ A mistrial has been declared in the case of Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, who was accused of acting as a foreign agent for China.
• 🎯 The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts against Sun and her husband, Chris.

Allegations Against Defendants

• 💰 Prosecutors alleged that Linda Sun and her husband, Chris, profited from a PPE scheme during the pandemic.
• 🤝 They are accused of selling influence to China and engaging in money laundering and bribery.
• 🚫 Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Jury Deliberations and Next Steps

• ⏳ The jury deliberated for over a week, restarting deliberations with an alternate juror after one was dismissed.
• 🗣️ The defense expressed hope that the government would decline to retry the case, citing flaws in the prosecution's theory.
• 📅 Prosecutors have indicated their desire to retry the case as soon as possible, with a status conference scheduled for January 26th.