Sheng Thao

Federal judge limited prosecution exhibits against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. She and prosecutors spent over three hours fighting over 1,700 pieces of evidence before her federal bribery trial scheduled for October.

Sheng Thao’s corruption trial features testimony from powerful individuals, bureaucrats, business owners, police officers, and alleged co-conspirators. The trial involves multiple witnesses representing diverse professional backgrounds.

Federal prosecutors have filed new court documents alleging bribery, prostitutes, and fake jobs involving former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, and the Duong family members David and Andy Duong. The case centers around allegations of bribes and fraudulent job schemes.

Court filings in an FBI corruption case reveal that a defendant involved in a bribery scheme took secret, compromising videos of politicians. The case involves ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and the owners of California Waste Solutions.

Prosecutors outlined their strategy for an Oakland corruption trial involving blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs. Defendants including Sheng Thao have pleaded not guilty, claiming the government's evidence does not demonstrate a conspiracy.

An FBI informant named Mario Juarez has pleaded guilty in a corruption case involving Sheng Thao. Juarez will testify at Thao’s October trial, detailing allegations including videos, a fight, and bribes.