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Sheng Thao corruption trial: Defense questions witness credibility
Defense challenges witness credibility in Sheng Thao corruption trial.
In brief
Defense challenges witness credibility in Sheng Thao corruption trial. Defense attorneys are questioning the credibility of businessman Mario Juarez, the government's star witness in Sheng Thao's corruption trial. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Sheng Thao corruption trial resumes
Defense attorneys are trying to erase the credibility of the government's star witness in Sheng Thao's federal corruption trial.
Witness credibility focus
Questioning on businessman Mario Juarez focused on an alleged assault, a gun and arguments over what Sheng Thao knew about a conspiracy.
Witness claims
Juarez previously claimed 10 Duong associates beat him unconscious, stole his watch and his father's gold chain.
Defense challenges
Defense painted Juarez as the aggressor, claiming he showed up at a Duong family business with a gun.
Witness testimony
Juarez denied carrying a gun but admitted it was in his car, saying if he had a gun that day he would have used it.
Defense strategy
Defense questioned Juarez's claim that Sheng Thao was to be paid $300,000 as part of the conspiracy, calling it 'wishful thinking'.
“wishful thinking”
The key point
Defense attorneys are questioning the credibility of businessman Mario Juarez, the government's star witness in Sheng Thao's corruption trial.
