The article discusses a federal investigation into bribery and corruption involving San Leandro councilmember Bryan Azevedo and other local officials. It centers around California Waste Solutions owner David Duong, who has been indicted alongside several others, including former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Azevedo explains his presence in social settings with Duong and questions the appropriateness of such interactions in politics. The investigation also highlights extravagant entertainment provided to local officials, raising concerns about ethical boundaries and the influence of private interests in public decision-making.
I was just sitting there hanging out, listening to him. I mean, they're friends. I mean, do you see anything wrong with that? See, as politics, since I come from construction, maybe, I don't know. Maybe I'm a little naive on some things. You know what I'm saying? I'm just being honest.
The Duong family entertained city officials with karaoke and $300 bottles of whiskey, as a video shows from January of last year posted on Instagram by Andy Duong. He is now charged with bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, and false statements.
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