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COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE C3 FINANCIAL CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 14 Oct 2026 at 23:32 UTC, affecting US

Courthouse News: Defense calls prosecution’s star witness a ‘hustler’ in bribery trial of ex-Oakland mayor

Opening statements began in the bribery trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants, with the defense challenging the credibility of the prosecution's key witness.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from Courthouse News Service, published 14 Oct 2026.

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Opening statements began in the bribery trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants, with the defense challenging the credibility of the prosecution's key witness.

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Sheng Thao
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FROM THE NOTICE The prosecution and defense gave opening statements to 18 jurors in the high-profile criminal case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants. Courthouse News Service, 14 Oct 2026, 23:32 UTC, courthousenews.com

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