Oakland's ex-mayor on trial for trading city money to secure campaign favors
By The Washington Times (U.S.) | Created at 2026-10-15 19:55:42 | Updated at 2026-10-16 08:01:37
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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.