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John Liu
For Sheldon Silver, What Goes Around Comes Around
Sheldon Silver and John Liu have little in common, at first glance, beyond their status as New York politicians who have dealt with charges by the federal government.
John Liu Concedes to Senator Tony Avella
Demands for a recount didn’t help John Liu against state Sen. Tony Avella in the Democratic primary. A week after the primary, Liu has conceded.
New York Primaries: Avella and Liu Campaign Until Last Minute for a Tight State Senator Race
In a close race, Democratic state senator candidates Tony Avella and John Liu campaigned heavily to reel in voters on primary election day.
Tight Races in NYC Primaries: Tony Avella Counters John Liu’s Claims of ‘Betraying’ Democrats
NEW YORK—As the Sept. 9 primary elections draw closer, the contentious race for state senator between incumbent Tony Avella, and his Democrat challenger John Liu grows ever intense.
Protesters Allegedly Threatened After Demonstrating Against John Liu
Protesters at a forum held for state senate candidates Tony Avella and John Liu report receiving heavy-handed threats after the event ended on Tuesday night.
John Liu Accused of Communist Ties at Campaign Forum
Three weeks before he faces incumbent Tony Avella in the Democratic Primary for New York’s 11th state senate district, John Liu was once again haunted by the skeletons in his closet.
Former City Comptroller’s Senate Run Trailed by Scandal
John Liu is running for office again, this time for state senate in New York’s 11th district. He will face 20-year political incumbent Tony Avella in the Democratic primary.
John Liu’s Former Aides Oliver Pan and Jenny Hou Sentenced to Prison
The former aides of NYC comptroller and former mayoral candidate John Liu were sentenced on Oct. 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
In Backing Disgraced Treasurer, John Liu Sticks Close to Beijing
In the midst of a hotly contested race for mayor, Comptroller John Liu has continued to back his former treasurer, even though she has been found guilty of breaking campaign finance laws. To understand this loyalty, look to Liu’s relations with Beijing.
John Liu’s Campaign Fraud Goes Deeper Still, Says Report
NEW YORK—A just released investigation into the 2013 mayoral campaign of comptroller John Liu reveals a new list of potential straw donors, missing intermediaries, and likely fraud. Yet, even with the new findings, researchers noted there is likely much more that can still be uncovered.
John Liu’s Campaign Retained Staff From Previous Scandal, Say Officials
Three members of John Liu’s campaign for mayor of New York have either admitted to committing crimes (without being charged), or have significant evidence against them, according to the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), which denied Liu $3.5 million in public matching funds Aug. 5.
John Liu Supporters Heckle, Block Protesters
A large crowd of both Liu’s supporters, and those supporting the CFB decision, stood outside the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) on Rector Street where the decision was handed down. Some people held signs calling for Liu’s arrest in light of the scandal, while others were for Liu’s mayoral campaign.
Exposing the Chinese Regime’s Influence in NYC
NEW YORK—Lu Dong completely opposes City Comptroller John Liu’s run for New York City mayor.
John Liu on Defensive Over Bloomberg’s Lawsuit
New York City Comptroller John Liu says he will fight Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s lawsuit against him for rejecting a city contract.