Thousands of Oakland docs seized by feds reveal inner workings of ex-Mayor Sheng Thao's orbit
Sheng Thao's early tenure as Oakland's mayor was marked by controversy, culminating in her recall due to alleged corruption linked to bribery accusations.
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Federal investigations have expanded from Oakland to include San Leandro and Contra Costa County, highlighting a widespread concern regarding political corruption in the East Bay.
Oakland mayor's chief of staff fired over private notes referring to Black people as 'tokens'
Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, was fired for a controversial note referencing Black individuals during a politically charged meeting.
Suspect Charged in Shooting Attack at the Home of Potential Sheng Thao Case Informant
"Why was I targeted? Because I know too much, Juarez told the paper. The people behind this attack, the ones who believe power makes them untouchable, are wrong."
Feds say they have 'gigabytes' of evidence in Oakland public corruption case
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced it could take "several months" to disburse all evidence in the corruption case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.