Michael McMahon, a former police sergeant in New York City, was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for acting as an illegal agent for China, particularly involved in surveilling a New Jersey resident accused of corruption in what China calls 'Operation Fox Hunt.' A federal jury found him guilty of interstate stalking and failing to notify authorities. His case reflects the Biden administration's efforts against foreign influence, while contrasting with the previous administration's approach, as lawmakers from the GOP supported McMahon citing his service record.
McMahon acted as an illegal agent for China, surveilling a New Jersey resident, as part of the controversial 'Operation Fox Hunt'.
Federal jury found McMahon guilty of interstate stalking and acting as an agent of China, highlighting rising concerns over foreign influence and illegal conduct.
Biden administration emphasizes combating transnational repression by authoritarian regimes, while Trump's administration had indicated a potential scale-down of criminal enforcement of foreign influence laws.
Support from Republican Representatives underscores McMahon's past service as a police officer while highlighting the divisive perspectives on handling foreign influence cases.
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