Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s Trial Brings Alleged Quid Pro Quo Into Focus

A community story from California, reported by KQED News (NPR).

Community · California · October 15, 2026

From KQED News (NPR)

In the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, prosecutors claimed Thao put her political power up for sale, while defense attorneys attempted to impeach the government’s star witness.

Reported by KQED News (NPR), October 15, 2026. Read the full story at KQED News (NPR) →

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