Fmr. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, partner, and 2 businessmen indicted on bribery, conspiracy, fraud charges
An indictment was unsealed Friday as the U.S. Attorney's office announced eight federal charges against Oakland's recalled former mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and two businessmen David Duong and Andy Duong,
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.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 others facing federal bribery charges: FBI
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three others have been indicted by a federal jury following a corruption investigation, the FBI and US Attorney's Office announced Friday. The federal charges include bribery,
Who is the Oakland city official allegedly placed in power through Mayor Sheng Thao’s ‘bribery deal’?
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.
Rivals of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao say they're not surprised about corruption indictment
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
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.
Former Oakland mayor indicted on bribery charges
SAN FRANCISCO — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been indicted on federal bribery charges stemming from an FBI investigation into an alleged payment scheme with a Bay Area trash hauler.
Sheng Thao pleads not guilty to federal charges
Federal law enforcement officials held a news conference Friday morning to release details about a grand jury indictment of Oakland's former mayor, Sheng Thao. A grand jury indicted Thao; her boyfriend,
Former Oakland Mayor Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted, accused of taking bribes for favors
Sheng Thao, the former Oakland mayor recalled by voters in November, has been indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges. She is accused of receiving a mailer campaign and cash payments for her longtime partner in exchange for city favors.
Who is Co-Conspirator 1? All signs point to Oakland political operative who survived attempted hit last June
FBI raids in June occurred just days after a man believed to be the unindicted co-conspirator of Mayor Sheng Thao and the ...
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Oakland corruption probe: Here’s who the feds indicted
OAKLAND — Federal authorities indicted four people including former Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday, marking a stunning escalation ...
‘Money buys everything’: Feds unmask bribery network that allegedly controlled Oakland’s government in secret
Federal prosecutors on Friday unsealed an indictment charging Oakland’s former Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime romantic ...
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Who is Andre Jones, tied in FBI bribery scheme with Sheng Thao?
Jones, Thao, and local businessmen David Duong and his son Andy Duong all face criminal charges in the bribery scheme ...
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 ...
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The key players include recently recalled Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones, and owners of a waste company ...