Event Brief
US journalist pleads guilty to working as China agent
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: Thomas Weir Pauken II pleaded guilty to knowingly working for years with people employed by the Chinese government.
WHO: Thomas Weir Pauken II
WHAT: Pauken pleaded guilty to working as an agent for China while knowingly working with people employed by the Chinese government.
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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