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Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.

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  1. Legal Insurrection

    Progressive Oakland Mayor Faces Recall in November With District Attorney (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "Thao’s actions have pushed Oakland to the brink, but the community is saying, 'NO MORE. We want Thao gone."

  2. CBS News

    Oakland NAACP calls on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following FBI raids (opens CBS News)

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    The Oakland NAACP is calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following the raids on her home and on properties associated with a politically influential family.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    "I have done nothing wrong." Oakland mayor declares herself innocent in fiery speech after FBI raid (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office.

  4. The Guardian

    Oakland mayor denies wrongdoing in first remarks since FBI raided her home (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Sheng Thao maintains no plans to resign after authorities carried 80 boxes out of her home as part of investigation

  5. KTVU San Francisco

    Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.

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