Oakland's ex-mayor on trial for trading city money to secure campaign favors
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's federal bribery trial began this week, with the Democrat accused of gaining a no-show job for her lover and campaign favors in exchange for funneling money to two businesses run by her alleged conspirators.
TL;DR
- Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's federal bribery trial has begun.
- She is accused of receiving campaign favors in exchange for city money.
- The alleged deal included a no-show job for her lover.
- Money was allegedly funneled to businesses run by her conspirators.