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Sheng Thao Trial Opens Over Alleged Waste Solutions Bribes
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- Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a jury as opening statements begin in a federal trial.
- Thao is charged with bribery, fraud and corruption tied to California Waste Solutions.
- Prosecutors say David Duong and Andy Duong attempted to bribe officials.
- Andy Duong’s video allegedly shows Mario Juarez counting $300,000 cash in a gym bag.
- Defense lawyer Jeffrey Tsai called Mario Juarez a “hustler,” saying Thao never took bribes.
