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Sheng Thao corruption trial testimony starts
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial begins with chief of staff's testimony.
In brief
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial begins with chief of staff's testimony. Sheng Thao's chief of staff testified about her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones' role in her administration despite not being a city employee. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Testimony begins
Federal prosecutors have indicted Sheng Thao on charges of bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud with Andre Jones and the Duongs.
Leigh Hanson testimony
Hanson, Thao's former chief of staff, testified about Jones' uninvited Zoom role and threats after she walked out of a meeting.
“We'll see which one is left at the end of the day.”
Jones' threat
Jones allegedly told Hanson, 'We'll see which one is left at the end of the day' after she walked out of a meeting.
“We'll see which one is left at the end of the day.”
Hanson fired
Hanson was fired by Thao's interim successor after Sheng Thao was recalled.
The key point
Sheng Thao's chief of staff testified about her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones' role in her administration despite not being a city employee.
