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Thomas Pauken II Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Acting as an Agent of China
Thomas Pauken II, a U.S. journalist and political commentator, was sentenced to two years in prison for acting as an agent of the Chinese government. He was arrested in February 2026 after attempting to bribe an individual for information to be sent to Chinese officials. Pauken pleaded guilty in June and will also face three years of supervised release and restrictions on overseas travel.
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Thomas Pauken II, a U.S. journalist and political commentator, was sentenced to two years in prison for acting as an agent of the Chinese government. He was arrested in February 2026 after attempting to bribe an individual for information to be sent to Chinese officials. Pauken pleaded guilty in June and will also face three years of supervised release and restrictions on overseas travel.
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