Former Oakland, California, Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in November, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges. The Justice Department charged Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, David Trung Duong, the head of a local waste company, and Duong's son, Andy Hung Duong.
In October 2022, Thao allegedly agreed to extend a city recycling services contract with California Waste Solutions, purchase housing units from the Duongs, and use her influence to help them. U.S. Attorney Patrick Robbins stated that Thao made promises to purchase housing units, extend a recycling services contract, and influence the appointment of a high-level city official to benefit the Duongs' business interests.
