# Sheng Thao corruption trial evidence

> Prosecutors may show video, texts and financial records in Sheng Thao corruption trial.
- Title: Sheng Thao corruption trial evidence · NBC Bay Area | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sheng thao, mario juarez, california waste solutions, david duong, andrew duong, evolutionary homes, oakland mayoral campaign, news, local, Sheng, Thao, corruption
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sheng-thao-corruption-trial/4157561
- Published: 2026-10-14T01:27:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sheng thao, mario juarez, california waste solutions, david duong, andrew duong, evolutionary homes, oakland mayoral campaign, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.