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Oakland's ex-mayor on trial for trading city money to secure campaign favors

The Washington Times By Matt Delaney Oct 15, 2026 · 1:47 PM 3 views 0 comments

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's federal bribery trial began this week, with the Democrat accused of gaining a no-show job for her lover and campaign favors in exchange for funneling money to two businesses run by her alleged conspirators.

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