Chinese businesswoman found guilty of lying to the Secret Service to enter Mar-a-Lago

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A Chinese businesswoman has just been found guilty of lying to the Secret Service in order to trespass at Mar-a-Lago, The Associated Press reports.

Yujing Zhang was arrested in March as prosecutors said she talked her way into President Trump's Florida club by falsely telling the Secret Service she was there to use the pool and then telling a receptionist she was there for a United Nations Friendship Event, even though prosecutors say she was aware this event was canceled. Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago at the time. Zhang was carrying numerous electronics, including four cellphones and a laptop, and a device that can detect hidden cameras was found in her hotel room, per AP.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.