Straw donor
The judge scolded him for being a 'talker.'
He's accused of directing $20,000 to his friend, a Senate candidate.
Liu himself has not been charged with any crimes.
Hou was allegedly tripped up by instant messages.
About $20,000 has been refunded to donors thus far.
John Liu still wants to be the city's first Asian mayor.
Some wonder whether Liu will be able to run for mayor in 2013.