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Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, and her husband Chris Hu, face new bribery and fraud charges. They are accused of exploiting Sun's position to steer state contracts for face masks to associates during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaping millions in kickbacks. The couple is also charged with acting as covert agents for the Chinese government. Sun allegedly used her role to advance Chinese interests and suppress human rights discussions.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff