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Jury selection begins in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial starts with jury selection as prosecutors allege bribery and wire fraud.
In brief
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial starts with jury selection as prosecutors allege bribery and wire fraud. Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao faces federal corruption charges including bribery and wire fraud with testimony set to begin next Monday. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Jury selection begins
About 70 potential jurors were called to the fourth-floor courtroom of the federal courthouse Tuesday in Oakland for the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
Prosecutors charge Thao and co-defendants
Federal prosecutors have indicted Thao on charges of bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud, along with her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones and David and Andy Duong.
Jurors questioned for impartiality
The potential jurors are being questioned by Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who is looking for people who can be impartial in the trial.
Testimony starts next Monday
Testimony is expected to begin as soon as next Monday.
The bottom line
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao faces federal corruption charges including bribery and wire fraud with testimony set to begin next Monday.
