The recalled Oakland mayor was accused by federal prosecutors of a "corrupt agreement" to hand city contracts and steer city appointments to benefit the Duong family.

Sheng Thao, Andre Jones, and the Duongs appeared before a judge at the United States Courthouse in Oakland around 11 a.m. Friday. In June, Thao and Jones' home was raided by FBI agents who were ...

Federal authorities on Friday charged Thao; her boyfriend, Andre Jones; and local business owners David and Andy Duong with ...

The Duong Family owns Cal Waste Solutions, Oakland's recycling company, which also provides junk pick-up in San Jose, and an integrated waste management facility in their native Vietnam.

The appointment reflects a key component of the alleged conspiracy: to fill major city staff roles with people who could favor Thao’s campaign backers for heavy public funding.

Friday’s indictment by federal prosecutors charges former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao with “a corrupt relationship with her partner Andre Jones, and local businessmen, defendants David Duong and ...

Andre Jones, Thao’s longtime boyfriend, and David and Andy Duong, who own Cal Waste Solutions, a recycling company in Oakland ...

OAKLAND (AP) — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment ...

Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ... or ...

Sheng Thao, recalled as Oakland’s mayor by voters in November, has been indicted on corruption charges and accused of taking bribes.

Federal law enforcement officials will hold a news conference Friday morning, where they are expected to give details on the reported grand jury indictment of ...