The recalled Oakland mayor was accused by federal prosecutors of a "corrupt agreement" to hand city contracts and steer city appointments to benefit the Duong family.

Sheng Thao, Andre Jones, and the Duongs appeared before a judge at the United States Courthouse in Oakland around 11 a.m. Friday. In June, Thao and Jones' home was raided by FBI agents who were ...

Federal authorities on Friday charged Thao; her boyfriend, Andre Jones; and local business owners David and Andy Duong with ...

The Duong Family owns Cal Waste Solutions, Oakland's recycling company, which also provides junk pick-up in San Jose, and an integrated waste management facility in their native Vietnam.

The appointment reflects a key component of the alleged conspiracy: to fill major city staff roles with people who could favor Thao’s campaign backers for heavy public funding.

Friday’s indictment by federal prosecutors charges former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao with “a corrupt relationship with her partner Andre Jones, and local businessmen, defendants David Duong and ...

A top city official he didn’t believe Thao’s choice was qualified. But the mayor wanted the staffer in her close circle, the ...

OAKLAND (AP) — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment ...

Federal law enforcement officials will hold a news conference Friday morning, where they are expected to give details on the reported grand jury indictment of ...

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and ... exchange for money and benefits to Thao and her partner. Thao, Andre Jones and business owners Andy and David Duong were indicted ...

Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ... to the indictment. Thao, her romantic partner Andre Jones, local businessman ...