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Former New York Governor Aide Accused Of Being Chinese Spy

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul arrives at the Red Room at the state Capitol, Jan. 16, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. Gov. Hochul signed into law a bill Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 that expands the legal definiti

An alleged case of international spying and intrigue has emerged in the highest levels of New York state government. A former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul and former Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing accusations of being a Chinese spy. The downfall of Linda's son, once a prominent aide to New York's current and former governors, has captured global attention.

Prosecutors allege that Linda's son was covertly working for China, advancing Beijing's agenda for years. She is accused of engaging in activities such as forging documents to assist Chinese officials in entering the U.S. illegally and manipulating communications to downplay China's human rights record. Additionally, she is said to have coordinated with Chinese diplomats to block Taiwanese officials from crucial meetings and secure favors for China.

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