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.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted, accused of taking bribes for favors
Sheng Thao, recalled as Oakland’s mayor by voters in November, has been indicted on corruption charges and accused of taking bribes.
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.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on federal bribery charges
Andre Jones, Thao’s longtime boyfriend, and David and Andy Duong, who own Cal Waste Solutions, a recycling company in Oakland.
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.
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.
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,
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and a father-son team who run the local recycling company were indicted Friday ...
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 ...
They said it: What can money buy in politics?
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‘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 ...
Bribery charges against Oakland recycling kingpins put Bay Area contracts in question
Three decades after David Duong won his first recycling collection contract in Oakland, the trash tycoon appeared in federal court, charged along with his son with giving former Mayor Sheng Thao and ...