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The corruption trial against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her inner circle is exploding into full view—with 68 witnesses lined up, including top political allies, city administrators, and business figures. Thao, removed from office in 2024, has already pleaded guilty alongside her co-defendants, including Andre Jones and the Duong brothers, owners of California Waste Solutions. Key cooperating witnesses like Mario Juarez and Bryan Azevedo have admitted to bribery schemes tied to a lucrative housing contract, even revealing trips paid for by Duong-linked groups. The prosecution’s massive witness list—spanning campaign staff, city officials, and law enforcement—paints a damning picture of a widespread conspiracy that infiltrated Oakland’s political and administrative core. With trial set for October, the case is building momentum as prosecutors leverage cooperation and overwhelming evidence to dismantle the alleged corruption network.

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