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.
Former Oakland Mayor Indicted on Bribery Charges Two Months After Recall
The indictment was announced seven months after FBI agents raided then-mayor Sheng Thao’s home and three properties owned by the powerful Duong family.
Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme
OAKLAND (AP) — 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.
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 reported grand jury indictment of
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.
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 in a sweeping grand jury inquiry that appeared to target the highest levels of the East Bay’s political scene.
Former Oakland mayor reportedly indicted after FBI corruption probe
Two months after she was recalled as Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao has reportedly been criminally indicted by a federal grand jury, a blow to a city whose voters have made it clear they are fed up with crime and government dysfunction.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly indicted in FBI investigation
The news comes one day after a San Leandro councilmember’s home was raided by the FBI as part of the ongoing corruption probe.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted, reports say
Seven months after the FBI raided Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home, reports indicate that a federal grand jury had indicted her and her longtime partner, Andre Jones.
Former Oakland mayor indicted on bribery charges
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. Prosecutors allege that Thao promised the city would extend Oakland’s contract with a recycling company and purchase housing units from its politically-connected owners in exchange for financial benefits.
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.
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The development comes just a day after FBI agents raided the home of another East Bay politician who, along with Thao, was ...