Recalled Dem Progressive Oakland mayor indicted on federal corruption charges

Former Oakland, California, Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in November, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges.

In addition to Thao, the Justice Department charged her boyfriend, Andre Jones; the head of a local waste company, David Trung Duong; 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.