The disgraced former mayor of a wealthy Southern California city has admitted to secretly acting as an agent for the Chinese government.
Guilty Plea Entered
Eileen Wang, 56, pleaded guilty on Friday to a felony charge of acting as an illegal foreign agent for the People's Republic of China. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
Case Background
The former Arcadia mayor was charged last month and resigned on May 11 after agreeing to accept a plea. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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