""Multiple cases linked to the Oakland Police detective Phong Tran have ended in dismissal or lenient plea deals due to allegations of bribery and perjury.""
""Evidence continues to be questioned in cases tied to Tran, with significant implications for the credibility of witness statements and evidence in serious crimes.""
An Oakland Police detective, Phong Tran, arrested on bribery and perjury charges, faces ongoing trials impacting numerous cases linked to his credibility. Allegations against Tran involve coercion and bribery which have led to multiple case dismissals and lenient plea deals. A specific case in October resulted in a plea deal for Donte Neal, after evidence suggested Tran paid a tipster to implicate him. Concerns about Tran's previous convictions, such as Steven Buggs', highlight systemic issues of witness reliability and the potential unraveling of past cases.
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