
Government
Defendants arrive in Oakland corruption trial
By Katherine Langford
KTVU FOX 2 Bay Area
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Jury selection marks the start of the federal corruption trial for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Prosecutors allege Thao engaged in a pay-to-play scheme involving California Waste Solutions executives David and Andy Duong.Up to 68 witnesses could be called to testify as court filings reveal allegations of secret recordings and political influence payments.