The legal motion filed by Alameda County prosecutors accuses political donor Duongs of making illegal campaign donations to Thao's 2022 mayoral campaign in exchange for lucrative city contracts.
Prolific political donors David and Andy Duong’s relationship with Sheng Thao has raised questions about the integrity of campaign financing, potentially linking them to illegal donations influencing local government contracts.
The FBI conducted raids on several prominent figures in Oakland, including Mayor Sheng Thao, yet continued ambiguity surrounds the reasons behind these investigations and the lack of charges.
The recent allegations highlight a troubling nexus between political contributions and public contracts in Oakland, particularly involving the recycling and security sectors that serve the city.
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