The identity of Co-Conspirator 1 may not be a mystery, as Mario Juarez, a longtime Oakland politician, aligns with the allegations surrounding the corruption scandal led by Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao. Juarez, who has been linked to the Duongs through business and was reportedly cooperating with federal investigators, raises significant concerns about the integrity of the election and ongoing bribery schemes.
Mario Juarez, who survived an assassination attempt shortly before federal raids, has a contentious history with local politicians and was allegedly involved in unflattering campaign tactics against Thao's opponents during the 2022 election. His past raises questions about his influence in the pay-to-play arrangements that allegedly helped Thao ascend to the mayor's office.
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