*Please note: in all these cases, the charges brought were only ever MISDEMEANOR charges — and all were pled to single charges— which highly suggests that the government knew that they did not have strong cases, but would be able pressure the defendants into accepting sentences, or else face as much as 6+ years in federal prison. In the case of Jielun Zhang and Yuhao Wang, each was originally charged with a misdemeanor that could carry 12 months — total of nearly 7 years, one for each picture they took of the beach.
CASE: Jielun Zhang & Yuhao Wang
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This article summarizes the state’s case, including facts in the FBI report that are questioned by subsequent investigations, but overall lays out what happened, and importantly quotes a number of China hawks, demonstrating how this case fits in the narrative of Chinese espionage. Most dismaying is the “grains of sand” theory of Chinese spy techniques, which essentially implicates all Chinese nationals working, visiting, or studying in the US.
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Analysis of Potential Intelligence Value of Fleming and Dredgers Keys – Michael McClary
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Email Exchange (WT) with brief summary – where I tried to gather support
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Sentencing Memo – Juan Michelen, Public Defender (for Yuhao Wang)
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Transcript of Bail Hearing with Judge Lurana Snow, Prosecutors and Defense
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Comparison Chart of Chinese Student Cases in Key West Prepared by Michael V. McClary
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Character Assessment of Jielun Zhang – by: Office of Michael V. McClary
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Letter to the Judge from Attorney Min Chan, Immigration Lawyer
General Discussion / Issue Advocacy Papers
CASE: Qianli Zhao
CASE: Lyuyou Liao