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Phil Hall

Justice Department Sues Steve Wynn For Lobbying Trump On China's Behalf

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil enforcement action against hotel and casino executive Steve Wynn that would force him to register as a foreign agent working on behalf of the Chinese government.

What Happened: Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN), was accused by the DOJ of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) during the summer of 2017 when he allegedly contacted then-President Donald Trump and members of the White House and National Security Council regarding a Chinese business executive who sought asylum in the U.S.

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