Federal Judge Declares Mistrial in Linda Suns Trial: A High-Stakes Case of Alleged Chinese EspionageIn a surprising turn of events, a federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu, who face charges of acting as secret agents for China while working for New York governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul. Sun, who joined Cuomos team in 2012 and later served as deputy chief of staff under Hochul, is accused of blocking Taiwanese representatives and shaping state messages to align with Chinese interests.Prosecutors allege that the couple received luxury perks, including orchestra tickets, luxury travel, and Nanjing-style ducks prepared by a Chinese officials personal chef, in exchange for their actions. Suns defense argues that she was merely performing her job duties, which included required trips to China and meetings with officials.A raid on their Long Island home uncovered a Rolex watch and a Ferrari, which prosecutors claim were purchased with Chinese money. Additionally, photos of Sun at the Chinese consulate and letters with forged governor signatures inviting Chinese groups to New York were discovered.Governor Hochul fired Sun as soon as issues surfaced, and prosecutors plan a quick retrial, keeping this high-stakes case very much alive.

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