Dem Congressional Candidate Squatted in Luxury New York Condo
A Democratic congressional candidate, Julie Won, has been accused of squatting in a luxury Queens condominium. She reportedly owes $25,000 in back rent to the condo's owner, Justin Chae, who claims they had a lease agreement. Won has denied signing a lease and accused Chae of political extortion amid her campaign for Congress.
- ▪Julie Won, a Democratic candidate for Congress, was living in a luxury condo without paying rent.
- ▪The condo owner, Justin Chae, claims Won owes him $25,000 in back rent.
- ▪Won has accused Chae of forging a lease agreement and has threatened to countersue him.
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Dem Congressional Candidate Squatted in Luxury New York Condo Catherine Salgado | 11:45 AM on June 07, 2026 AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews Another day, another Democrat candidate scandal.The New York Post reported June 7 that a Democrat New York City councilwoman who is running for Congress was a squatter in a luxury Queens condominium. In fact, Julie Won owes $25,000 in back rent after the condominium’s owner, who used to be a friend of hers, finally served her with eviction papers. Justin Chae, the owner and a top political consultant in New York City, finally forced Won’s family out of the condo on Monday.
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