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Sheng Thao Trial

Allegations of a pay-to-play scheme involving city contracts, campaign mailers and a no show job are central to the conspiracy federal prosecutors hope to prove in the criminal trial of Oakland's former mayor.

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Sheng Thao Case: Recordings Reveal Taped Phone Calls, FBI Informant Appearing to Describe Bribes

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Sheng Thao Trial: Government Asks Judge to Block Questions About Key Informant’s Past

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San José Settles Lawsuit With Duong Family Waste Company

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Sheng Thao Corruption Case: Judge Confirms Identity of Key FBI Informant

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Sheng Thao Corruption Probe: Did the FBI's Informant Lie?

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Judge Sets 2026 Trial Date in Bribery Case of Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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Defense in Oakland Corruption Case Files Motion Targeting Key Informant’s Credibility

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East Bay City Council Member Caught Up in Federal Investigation That Targeted Sheng Thao

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San Leandro Lawsuit, Documents Shed Light on Company at Center of Oakland FBI Probe

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Oakland Settles Suit Alleging ‘Staggering Government Dysfunction’ in 2022 Mayor’s Race

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