City Hall official: Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao pushed to promote staffer courted by her alleged bribers
A top city official he didn’t believe Thao’s choice was qualified. But the mayor wanted the staffer in her close circle, the official says.
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 Sheng Thao, Thao’s Longtime Partner, and Two Local Businessmen Charged with Bribery Offenses
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Thao’s Longtime Partner, and Two Local Businessmen Charged with Bribery Offenses
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 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.
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 reportedly facing criminal charges in federal indictment
After months of maintaining her innocence, recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing criminal charges from a federal grand jury indictment that will be announced Friday morning, according to reports.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted in FBI investigation
Thao's longtime boyfriend, Andre Jones, and David Duong and his son, Andy Duong, were also charged in the indictment.
Oakland leaders react to former Mayor Thao's bribery accusations
The indictments on bribery charges sent shockwaves across Oakland with some of former Mayor Sheng Thao's colleagues responding, saying now the city must move forward and win its residents' trust back.
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.
Sheng Thao’s indictment is already getting political. Here’s who might get hit by the fallout
Sheng Thao may be out of office, but the former Oakland mayor — recalled in November and indicted this month — is going to loom over Oakland politics at a critical time for the city. That much was clear Friday.
Oakland city employee resigns following grand jury indictment of former Mayor Thao, Duong Family
The fallout continues from the FBI's investigation into bribery and corruption charges related to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
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Manufactured Housing Company At Center Of Bribery Charges Against Former Oakland Mayor
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao allegedly promised to use city funds to buy homes and extend a recycling contract with the ...
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 ...