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Sheng Thao corruption trial evidence
Prosecutors may show video, texts and financial records in Sheng Thao corruption trial.
In brief
Prosecutors may show video, texts and financial records in Sheng Thao corruption trial. Federal prosecutors plan to present over 1,800 pieces of evidence in Sheng Thao's corruption trial including a 2022 video of Mario Juarez toasting at California Waste Solutions. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Prosecutors' evidence
Federal prosecutors outline over 1,800 pieces of evidence for Sheng Thao corruption trial.
Key video evidence
2022 video shows Mario Juarez toasting at California Waste Solutions owned by David Duong.
Bribery scheme claims
Prosecutors allege Duongs funded Thao's 2022 mayoral campaign and paid bribes to Jones.
Text message evidence
Texts show Thao agreed to buy 100 housing units from Evolutionary Homes for bribes.
Phone call evidence
Thao suggests changing meeting location to be less public in 2019 call with Duong.
“I don't think it's private enough for us to have this full conversation”
Financial records expected
Prosecutors plan to introduce financial records and emails from defendants and campaign.
The key point
Federal prosecutors plan to present over 1,800 pieces of evidence in Sheng Thao's corruption trial including a 2022 video of Mario Juarez toasting at California Waste Solutions.
