FBI Arrests Former Aide to Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a podium with "SHUTTING DOWN ILLEGAL STORES" text, flanked by flags and the NY state seal.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the public at a press conference regarding the shutdown of illegal cannabis stores, with the state seal and flags visible in the background.

ABC News is reporting that Linda Sun, a former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Chris Hu, were arrested Tuesday morning at their Long Island home.

The FBI had searched the Manhasset home in July. Officials have not alleged Hochul or Sun’s work in the governor’s office is connected to the arrest in any way.

Avi Small, Hochul’s press secretary, said in a statement to ABC News, “This individual was hired by the Executive Chamber more than a decade ago. We terminated her employment in March 2023 after discovering evidence of misconduct, immediately reported her actions to law enforcement, and have assisted law enforcement throughout this process.”

Authorities say Sun was fired from her job as deputy commissioner for strategic business development for the New York State Department of Labor.

 

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