Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence: Defiant and Emotional Response to FBI Raid

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out after FBI raid, denies wrongdoing, and vows to stay in office. Read more for the fiery details!

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao broke her silence in a fiery and emotional response to the recent FBI raid on her home. Despite facing a recall election and public frustration over crime and homelessness, Thao asserted her innocence, stating that the investigation is not about her. She defiantly declared that she will not be threatened out of office, showing resilience in the face of adversity.

Attorney Tony Brass, who had been representing Mayor Thao, announced his withdrawal from the case, adding a twist to the already dramatic situation. Thao's determination to continue her duties amid the ongoing scrutiny from the FBI and the public reflects her unwavering commitment to her role as Oakland's mayor.

In a press conference marked by tears and passion, Mayor Sheng Thao reiterated her innocence and expressed her dedication to serving the community. Her emotional plea for understanding and support resonated with many, highlighting the personal toll of the investigation on her. Despite the challenges, Thao remains steadfast in her position, ready to face whatever lies ahead.

In a surprising turn of events, Mayor Sheng Thao's defiant stand has garnered support from some residents, who see her as a strong leader fighting for justice. The unexpected twists and turns in this unfolding saga have captivated the city's attention, making Thao a central figure in Oakland's political landscape.

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'I am innocent': Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks days after FBI ... (NBC Bay Area)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday got emotional as she spoke publicly for the first time since the FBI searched her home last Thursday, saying in short ...

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Tony Brass withdraws from representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao (CBS 5)

Attorney Tony Brass, who signed on to represent Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao following an FBI raid at her home last week, announced on Monday that he is no ...

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Oakland's Mayor Sheng Thao Had Enough Troubles. Then the FBI ... (The New York Times)

Sheng Thao was already facing a recall election as residents remain frustrated over crime and homelessness. She said on Monday that she had committed no ...

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Defiant Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao denies any wrongdoing in 1st ... (CBS News)

Thao gave her first public comments on Monday following the FBI raid on her home, denying any wrongdoing and saying she is not a target of the ...

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao makes first comments since FBI raid (San Francisco Chronicle)

Mayor Sheng Thao's appearance was the first since an FBI raid on her house last week upended Oakland's politics and threw her political future into peril.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence After FBI Raids ... (KQED)

Mayor Sheng Thao said she 'will not be threatened out of this office' in her first public appearance since her home was raided by federal agents last week.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sheds tears in fiery speech responding ... (KGO-TV)

The public heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao for the first time on Monday since her house was raided by the FBI last week.

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'I am innocent,' Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says in defiant first ... (The Oaklandside)

“I can tell you with confidence this investigation is not about me,” Thao told reporters at a packed press conference on Monday. “I have not been charged with a ...

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Mayor Sheng Thao has 'gone dark on Oakland,' Libby Schaaf's ... (KGO-TV)

(KGO) -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke for the first time since her home was raided by the FBI. Hours later, her recently hired criminal defense lawyer ...

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Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence ... (KTVU San Francisco)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent ...

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman leaves office (KTVU San Francisco)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman has left the office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief of communications resigns ... (KGO-TV)

The chief of communications for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao tells ABC7 that he resigned his position in the wake of the FBI raid on the mayor's house.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman abruptly resigns (KTVU San Francisco)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.

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'I will not be bullied': Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks for first time ... (Marin Independent Journal)

Her comments come four days after the FBI seized several items from her Oakland Hills home.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman Francis Zamora resigns (CBS News)

Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, has resigned a day after the embattled mayor's attorney stepped down.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Confronts Onslaught of Troubles | KQED (KQED)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since the FBI raided her home last week. Thao, who faces a recall election in November, ...

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Oakland mayor's communications chief resigns in wake of FBI search (NBC Bay Area)

The communications director for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has resigned, the mayor's office confirmed Tuesday, a day after the mayor broke her silence and...

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5 days after Oakland FBI raids, here's what we do—and don't—know (The Oaklandside)

Four locations were raided last Thursday in Oakland: Thao's home, the homes of California Waste Solutions owners David Duong and Andy Duong, and CWS's corporate ...

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EXCLUSIVE: First hand account of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ... (KGO-TV)

ABC7 News I-Team has learned Loren Taylor is preparing his campaign staff to take another run for Oakland mayor after FBI raid at Mayor Thao's home.

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FBI raid at her home just the latest obstacle for Oakland Mayor ... (CBS Pittsburgh)

In 18 months since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao took office, she has faced one crisis after another, leaving residents and officials wondering if they must move ...

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