FBI agents raid the house of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses, authorities said. In a tearful speech, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declared herself innocent Monday, speaking for the first time since her house was raided by federal authorities last week. Thao quickly linked the FBI raid to a campaign launched recently to get her recalled from office. Thao is the first Oakland mayor to face a recall vote. AdvertisementDuring the news conference, a tearful Thao spoke about her struggle to overcome poverty in the United States.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 25, 2024 00:45 UTC