The judge in the Trump J6 case gave a light sentence to a Chinese spy
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
The judge in the Trump J6 case gave a light sentence to a Chinese spy
The judge in the Trump J6 case gave a light sentence to a Chinese spy
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is set to oversee the Department of Justice’s case involving Donald Trump in connection with the January 6 riot, has a reputation for imposing stringent sentences on January 6 defendants. Recent reports have come to light indicating that she also handed down a comparatively lenient sentence to an individual convicted of espionage on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP].
Here are three key points to consider:
1. Background: In October 2020, Jun Wei Yeo was found guilty of engaging in activities to recruit U.S. officials on behalf of the CCP, providing them with classified political and defense-related information. Yeo’s actions spanned from 2015 to 2019, during which time he specifically targeted individuals with access to sensitive and non-public information.
2. Yeo’s Sentencing: Despite recognizing the gravity of his actions against the United States and his strong political alignment with China, Judge Chutkan handed down a 14-month sentence to Yeo. This term was slightly shorter than the 16-month recommendation put forth by federal prosecutors. Several mainstream media outlets described this sentence as “relatively light.”
3. Leniency Explanation: Judge Chutkan offered an explanation for the lenient sentence, citing concerns about Yeo’s potential exposure to COVID-19 while incarcerated. Various media sources highlighted this rationale when reporting on the case.
[Source: WarRoom]
