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.
Recalled Oakland mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Sheng Thao, the former recalled mayor of Oakland, California, faces corruption charges related to her boyfriend and two others, authorities said.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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