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Oakland Mayor Indicted—But DOJ’s Star Witness Bounced the Bribe Check

Summary by frankreport.com
OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was charged January 17 with bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting in a sweeping federal indictment. The date coincided with the last day of the Biden administration. Prosecutors say Thao conspired with her boyfriend, Andre Jones, and recycling tycoons David and Andy Duong to accept $170,000 in exchange for political favors. Left, Andre Jones listening to Sheng Thao at her inaug…
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frankreport.com broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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