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Defense grills key witness in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Defense questions Mario Juarez's credibility in Sheng Thao corruption case.
In brief
Defense questions Mario Juarez's credibility in Sheng Thao corruption case. Defense challenged Mario Juarez's credibility during Sheng Thao corruption trial after he pleaded guilty to one crime. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Defense targets witness credibility
Defense grilled Mario Juarez, the government's central witness in Sheng Thao corruption trial.
Juarez pleads guilty to one crime
Juarez already pleaded guilty to one crime in Sheng Thao corruption scheme.
Defense questions plea deal fairness
Defense questioned whether Juarez's plea deal was fair given his single charge versus co-conspirators' multiple charges.
Juarez claims bribery involvement
Juarez stated he bribed Mayor Sheng Thao and all parties committed bribery.
In short
Defense challenged Mario Juarez's credibility during Sheng Thao corruption trial after he pleaded guilty to one crime.
