Who is Andre Jones, tied in FBI bribery scheme with Sheng Thao?
Jones, Thao, and local businessmen David Duong and his son Andy Duong all face criminal charges in the bribery scheme uncovered by the FBI. These charges include bribery concernin
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, reports say
Seven months after the FBI raided Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home, reports indicate that a federal grand jury had indicted her and her longtime partner, Andre Jones.
Timeline of FBI investigation into ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao amid boyfriend's indictment
Thao’s home was raided by the FBI in June, though at the time, the agency would not confirm what they were investigating.
Rivals of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao say they're not surprised about corruption indictment
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
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.
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.
Full indictment: The case against Oakland ex-mayor Sheng Thao
Oakland’s former Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime romantic partner and the owners of a waste company were involved in a bribery scheme that influenced city government. The charges include conspiracy, bribery,
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Sheng Thao and partner Andre Jones sought more than $300,000 in bribes, feds allege
The recalled Oakland mayor was accused by federal prosecutors of a "corrupt agreement" to hand city contracts and steer city ...
Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Federal prosecutors in California have indicted the former mayor of Oakland, her longtime partner and two business owners for ...
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and a father-son team who run the local recycling company were indicted Friday ...
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FBI raids in June occurred just days after a man believed to be the unindicted co-conspirator of Mayor Sheng Thao and the ...
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‘Money buys everything’: Feds unmask bribery network that allegedly controlled Oakland’s government in secret
At Friday’s news conference in San Francisco, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Robbins described how the charges lay out ...