# Sheng Thao corruption trial testimony starts

> Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial begins with chief of staff's testimony.
- Title: Sheng Thao corruption trial testimony starts · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sheng-thao-corruption-trial-testimony/4158548
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:22:04+00:00
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- Topics: sheng thao, oakland, corruption trial, andre jones, leigh hanson, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sheng Thao's chief of staff testified about her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones' role in her administration despite not being a city employee.