Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

2024 - 6 - 22

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in Hot Water: FBI Raid and Legal Defense

criminal defense attorney - Duong family - FBI raids - federal investigation - local governance - Mayor Sheng Thao - Oakland - Oakland NAACP - political influence - Tony Brass

Find out why Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is making headlines and taking legal action. Scandalous details revealed!

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing turmoil as she hires a defense attorney following an FBI raid on her home. The investigation has stirred controversy, with Thao denying any knowledge of being a target. Tony Brass, a former federal prosecutor, is now representing her in the federal probe. Despite the scrutiny, Mayor Thao has maintained her silence, leaving the public in suspense.

Adding to the drama, the Oakland NAACP has called for Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation amidst the ongoing investigations. The pressure on Thao to step down has escalated as the community waits for further developments.

In the midst of these turbulent events, Mayor Thao's involvement with the Duong family, who operates the city's recycling program, has raised eyebrows. The FBI raids have uncovered connections that have put Thao under intense scrutiny, with residents and political opponents closely monitoring the situation.

Despite the fallout, Mayor Sheng Thao's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the public wondering about her next move. As the investigation unfolds, the spotlight continues to shine on Thao, raising questions about the future of Oakland's leadership.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao hires defense attorney following FBI ... (CBS 5)

Following Thursday's FBI raid on her home, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has hired a criminal defense attorney who says it is not clear that she is even the ...

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is not 'target' of federal investigation ... (KGO-TV)

Mayor Thao has retained Tony Brass as her attorney to present her in a federal investigation. He is a former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. " ...

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FBI Oakland investigation: Lawyer says Mayor Sheng Thao 'has ... (NBC Bay Area)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao through her attorney on Friday said she was unaware of any investigation until the FBI searched her home. Velena Jones reports. Oakland ...

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FBI Raid Home Of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao (California Report)

Here are the morning's top stories on Friday, June 21, 2024: FBI agents raided Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday morning. The raid of Thao's home ...

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Where is Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao? (The Oaklandside)

More than 24 hours after the FBI searched her home the mayor has remained silent about the raids.

FBI raid on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao: Here's what we know so far (San Francisco Chronicle)

The Duong family runs the city's curbside recycling program through their company, California Waste Solutions. The raids come at a difficult time for Thao, who ...

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Oakland NAACP calls on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign ... (CBS News)

The Oakland chapter of the NAACP is calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following the federal raids on her home Thursday and on properties associated with ...

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After Oakland FBI Raids and Juneteenth Shooting, Where is Mayor ... (KQED)

Since her home was raided by federal agents this week, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has remained silent, drawing concern from residents and political opponents ...

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FBI raid of Oakland mayor rocks city, fuels questions over family's ... (Los Angeles Times)

FBI raids in Oakland โ€” including at the home of Mayor Sheng Thao โ€” have cast a spotlight on a years-long probe into the political influence of the Duong ...

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