Photos, phone calls and recorded conversations took center stage Thursday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Prosecutors say the evidence shows how Thao and the Duong family allegedly worked together for mutual benefit.
A major development in the federal corruption probe into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the owners of California Waste Solutions - the first "guilty" plea in the case from former San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was arrested in Boston in connection to an alleged sports gambling investigation.
Attorneys for David Duong have filed that motion; he's the owner of Oakland-based recycling company, California Waste Solutions. Duong's attorneys say FBI agents got a warrant to search his home without telling the judge fully about the background of a key witness.
Federal prosecutors charged San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo Tuesday over allegations he was wrapped up in a bribery and kickback scheme involving an Oakland-based housing developer.
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's wife was sentenced Thursday to 4½ years in prison for selling the powerful New Jersey politician's influence in exchange for bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car.