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.
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.
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.
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.
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 criminally indicted in corruption investigation
Thao has maintained her innocence and denied she is at the center of a public corruption scandal. She has largely laid low since being recalled in November.
Oakland reacts to indictment against former Mayor Sheng Thao
Reaction to recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's indictment is rolling in. Some of the mayor's previous opponents are saying the indictment is vindication of their suspicions.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, partner, and two businessmen indicted on bribery, conspiracy, and 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,
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.
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 ...
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Why did 'Trash King' David Duong face legal troubles in the US?
David Duong, often called the 'trash tycoon,' has run into legal issues. His US-based waste management company is being ...
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San Jose’s recycling hauler criminally indicted on bribery charges
The CEO of San Jose’s recycling hauler was federally charged for allegedly bribing former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her ...
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 ...
Latest Line: A good week for Barbara Lee, a bad week for Sheng Thao
Former congresswoman off to a fast start in race for Oakland mayor, as indictments hit a recent occupant of the office ...