# 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.
- Title: Jury selection begins in Sheng Thao corruption trial
- Summary: Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial starts with jury selection as prosecutors allege bribery and wire fraud. Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/oakland-mayor-sheng-thao-corruption-trial/4157326
- Published: 2026-10-13T14:52:30+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao faces federal corruption charges including bribery and wire fraud with testimony set to begin next Monday.