奥克兰前市长 Sheng Thao 因贿赂罪被起诉，面临最高 35 年的监禁。 Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on bribery charges, facing up to 35 years in prison.

前奥克兰市长Sheng Thao, 她的男友Andre Jones和两名当地商人David和Andy Duong, 以贿赂、共谋和诈骗罪名被起诉。 Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, and two local businessmen, David and Andy Duong, have been indicted on federal charges of bribery, conspiracy, and fraud. 检察官指称,Thao同意将城市业务与Duongs公司直接挂钩,以换取经济利益,包括一名竞选邮递员和向Jones支付款项。 Prosecutors allege that Thao agreed to direct city business to the Duongs' companies in exchange for financial benefits, including a campaign mailer and payments to Jones. Thao11月被召回办公室,如果被定罪,将面临长达35年的监禁。 Thao, who was recalled from office in November, faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted.