Alameda County DA wants to drop case against key figure in FBI corruption investigation
Briefly

Alameda County prosecutors are seeking to dismiss a fraud case against Mario Juarez, who faced allegations related to a bribery scheme involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Charged with passing bad checks totaling over $950, Juarez's case originated from claims by a printing company owner, leading to a series of escalating accusations against him and other political figures. The Deputy DA underscored acting "in the interest of justice" during a recent court proceeding, bringing the ongoing legal issues to a possible close after more than a year of controversy.
"Alameda County prosecutors have moved to dismiss the criminal fraud case against Mario Juarez, citing the interest of justice as the primary reason for the dismissal."
"The case, which erupted from a complaint by a print shop owner, took on significant depth as allegations of political motivations and bribery surfaced over the past year."
Read at The Oaklandside
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