Coverage dated October 29, 2026

Secret recordings detailing alleged deal played in corruption trial of ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco

Government prosecutors played secret recordings Wednesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and California Waste Solutions executives David Duong and Andy Duong.

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KQED News
‘Too Bad for Sheng’: New Recordings in Thao Trial Reveal Rift Between Former Mayor, Co-Conspirators (opens KQED News)
Published Oct 29, 2026
KQED News's feed description
Prosecutors played a series of audio recordings that were secretly recorded by Cecilia Mendez, the former romantic partner of controversial government witness Mario Juarez.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Secret recordings detailing alleged deal played in corruption trial of ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Oct 29, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Government prosecutors played secret recordings Wednesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and California Waste Solutions executives David Duong and Andy Duong.