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Blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs: Prosecutors reveal game plan for Oakland corruption trial

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Blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs: Prosecutors reveal game plan for Oakland corruption trial

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Blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs: Prosecutors reveal game plan for Oakland corruption trial Federal prosecutors described recordings, planned testimony, and other information they want to use during former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s trial in October. Thao and the other defendants have pleaded not guilty. Credit: Estefany Gonzalez for The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/large-Thao-Courthouse_EG_11.jpg" /> Former Mayor Sheng Thao and other defendants have pleaded not guilty, arguing the government’s evidence doesn’t reveal a conspiracy.

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