Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants plead not guilty to federal bribery, corruption charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her romantic partner and a pair of influential Oakland business owners all pleaded not guilty to a rash of federal corruption and bribery charges last week. Thao, her partner Andre Jones,
Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment unsealed Friday alleging the four conspired to funnel city business to companies owned by the men in exchange for money and benefits to Thao and her partner.
Ex-Oakland mayor charged in corruption scheme that targeted opponents, enriched her lover
Federal prosecutors have charged former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao with gifting government contracts and political influence to a prominent Bay Area family in exchange for negative ads about her opponents and a cushy,
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces up to 95 years in prison on federal charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing up to 95 years in prison after pleading not guilty to federal bribery charges. Three others have also been indicted following a corruption investigation.
Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 Others Charged With Bribery in Sprawling Corruption Probe
Federal authorities on Friday charged Thao; her boyfriend, Andre Jones; and local business owners David and Andy Duong with conspiracy and bribery.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 others indicted in bribery scheme
Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family.
Who are the Duongs, family charged in Sheng Thao's indictment?
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.
Full indictment: The case against Oakland ex-mayor Sheng Thao
Oakland’s former Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime romantic partner and the owners of a waste company were involved in a bribery scheme that influenced city government. The charges include conspiracy, bribery,
‘Money buys everything’: Feds unmask bribery network that allegedly controlled Oakland’s government in secret
The key players include recently-recalled Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones, and owners of a waste company ...
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on federal bribery charges
Federal law enforcement officials will hold a news conference Friday morning, where they are expected to give details on the ...
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Also, her boyfriend, Andre Jones, California Waste Solutions owners, Andy Duong, and his father, David Duong, were indicted. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND — Blowing open Oakland’s ...
FBI raids home of East Bay city council member with ties to Duong family
The FBI raided the home of a San Leandro City Council member Wednesday, a spokesperson for the city said. Bryan Azevedo, who ...