Linda Sun on Trial: Lavish Life, Strong Ties With China

Former New York State government senior official Linda Sun is on trial. She's accused of acting as an unregistered agent for China during her time in office. Evidence from Sun's home suggests she received valuable benefits through her ties with the Chinese consulate general in New York. ENTD's Flora Hua has the story. Several FBI special agents testified on their search as son's residence in late July last year. This is a two-story home located in Long Island, New York. FBI found four expensive vehicles the couple owned, including a Ferrari Roma, and a Range Rover produced that year. Going to the second floor at son's closet, multiple designer bags were disciplines of Chanel, Dior, and at least two Hermes Birkkins. One of the highest roles Son hosted as a public servant was Governor Hoko's deputy chief of staff. We will continue report on how she could afford such lavish lifestyle. A government witness and FBI agent says the search was to look for evidence of crime as well as documents tied to China. Things the FBI recovered included a letter from former Chinese Council General Jang Chiu to Linda Sun saying, "Your personal friendship and kind support will always be cherished." A business card of then Deputy Council General was also found at Sun's home. John served as the Chinese console general in New York from 2014 to 2018. Son's close ties to the Chinese consulate continued through the next administration when Huangping became the console general. Huang not only invite his son to Lunar New Year dinners, but also appeared to have handed some coupon-like notes to shop and dine in at American Dream, a large shopping mall in New Jersey. Some notable brand names printed on the notes included Hermes. Son's interaction with China doesn't stop here. Evidence reveals she would fly to China to attend major CCP events. Sun received a two invitation to attend People's Republic of China's 70th founding anniversary in 2019. These events were hosted in the country's most prestigious venues where the CCP host state visits. One of the organizers was the United Frontwork department. The regime head, Shiin Ping, once described the arm as a magic weapon to build connections outside the party to achieve the CCP's goals. Flora Hua, NTD News. >> And on Tuesday, Lynn's mother testified as a witness in the trial. She discussed a bank account open at Signature Bank in April 2020. It's a joint account held by her and her son-in-law, Chris Who. Prosecutors have accused Son and her husband, Chris Who, of using Sun's mother to launder money. son's mother has been granted witness immunity, meaning she won't be charged based on her testimony, but she could face legal consequences for false statements. She testified that she had little knowledge of her own bank account over the years, aside from handling taxes. During cross-examination, she added that she only later learned the account was set up to buy a condo for her, but the family never went through with the purchase.