Criminal Justice
The Oakland Bribery Case — Part 2: The Witness
(This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1 here .) The federal bribery case against Oakland’s former mayor rests entirely on one man: cooperating witness Mario Juarez. His testimony bought him immunity. This is his history.
The Oakland Bribery Case, Part 1: A Case Built on One Witness
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Jan. 17, 2025, federal prosecutors unsealed their indictment. The indictment charged the former mayor, Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, Andre Jones and recycling executives David and Andy Duong. There were eight counts. They included conspiracy, bribery, and fraud.
Former DA John Flynn Accused of Child Sexual Abuse by Cousin; He Prosecuted Pigeon on Similar, Uncorroborated Charges
THE FLYNN DOCTRINE — AND THE MAN NOW CAUGHT IN IT
Coal, Corruption, and a Cooperating Witness: The Real Story Behind Oakland’s Bribery Case”
OAKLAND, Calif. — On the final full day of the Biden administration, federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and recycling executives David and Andy Duong with bribery and conspiracy.
When Insurance Becomes Betrayal: How NIAC Failed D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
Part I: The Sanctuary and the Suit