the federal charges accusing talent, her partner, andrea jones and accepting bribery money from recycling company owners, david and indeed, along came 7 months after federal agents raided the home of talent, jones. >> side questions. the timing of the indictment against his client fresh off a recall. the mayor looks forward to defending yourself against these charges showing that there is, in fact, evidence to support these charges. and we will look forward to doing that in the courtroom. if found guilty. all 4 listed in the indictment could each face up to 30 years in prison. jones requested a court-appointed lawyer, any comments or on the charges against him, ignoring reporters on his way out of the courthouse. indeed, wong's attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. the lawyer for his father, david, was that a separate statement saying, quote, mr. de wilde denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend

the fbi announced former oakland mayor sheng thao, her partner andrea jones and 2 men. >> with the city's recycling contractor face federal corruption and bribery charges. if convicted, the suspects could spend up to 35 years in prison. tao was recalled by voters in november. she blamed the fallout on billionaires bent on removing her from power and a high level right wing conspiracy. she says for charles clifford was at today's announcement. he has the latest information on this case. well, this week a grand jury issued this indictment against 4 people, including former oakland mayor sheng thao. >> on friday, the department of justice unveiled an 8 count indictment charging former oakland mayor sheng thao, her partner, andre jones and businessman david and indeed wong with bribery offenses. the u.s. attorney's office says the 4 were engaged in a scheme to benefit that businesses and to promote house political career. how herself is facing 6 counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail, fraud and wire fraud. >> the indictment charges the scheme that the defendants entered into knowing that bribes

well, andrea jones received these payments. as often the case, the cues that the money trail from their deceptive acts of corruption, iris. the eyes uniquely qualified to investigate corruption of all types. because we are the experts that initial investigations. the citizens of oakland and the larger bay area deserve better. that demand the public officials to adhere to the highest standards of civil service and full transparency. the accused in this case. those short of those standards. opposed by saying we can't do this work alone. many of our investigations are in partnership with other law enforcement agencies. i wanted to take u.s. attorney's office, northern district. the fbi, the u.s. postal inspection service who worked side-by-side with us to meticulously advance this investigation. also wanted to thank you all for your continued interest in this case. thanks >> all well, fielding i will that's point you have question. say name and unity out closer >> was involved in this >> the defendants appear this morning in unite

. >> andrea jones, oakland home. authorities call what they uncovered. a classic pay to play scam involving the former oakland mayor. the scathing indictment paints a secret relationship running in the shadows of oakland city. government agents say money was given to towel by the owners of the local recycling company. david in andy do want to win the election in return towel agreed to take official actions to benefit the, including purchase a housing units in extending the contract for the dorms. recycling company. there was also talk of appointing a senior city official on friday. jones's attorney declined to talk with the media in a statement to kron 4 news and he'd want attorney said, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack al fundamental credibility. we look forward to clearing his good name before the court and a jury of his peers and david, you want attorney had this to say, quote, mr. de long denies wrongdoing and will vig

her partner andrea jones as well as businessman david and andy duong also facing charges. she has since pleaded not guilty to all counts, but if convicted tell could face decades in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines. with more on all that kron four's legal analyst ch

the federal charges accusing talent, her partner, andrea jones and accepting bribery money from recyclingpany owners, david and indeed, along came 7 months after federal agents raided the home of talent, jones. >> psi questions. the timing of the indictment against his client fresh off a recall. the mayor looks forward to defending yourself against these charges showing that there is, in fact, evidence to support these charges. and we will look forward to doing that in the courtroom. if found guilty. all 4 listed in the indictment could each face up to 30 years in prison. jones requested a court-appointed lawyer, any comments or on the charges against him, ignoring reporters on his way out of the courthouse. indeed, wong's attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. the lawyer for his father, david, was that a separate statement saying, quote, mr. de wilde denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend these

her partner andrea jones as well as businessman david and andy duong also facing charges. now she has since pleaded not guilty to all counts, but if convicted tell could face decades in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines. with more on all that kron four's legal analyst michael cardoza. he joins us in studio. you know, is right. i've been. >> and this center saying political i grab your attention. shocking lot of money as shocking right. lot of money changing hands, jobs. you don't have to go 2 for 3 and earth hour year. i want to find one of those jobs. you can give me 300,000. i don't have to show up. >> again, these are all the ago for us. we're talking about a situation that that is dramatic that is salacious. there is a co-conspirator whose name is not being released. who's involved here and i'm wondering what you think that co-conspirator may know and and how you know he or she may be telling the investigators things that are relevant. >> well, the first thing grant, it jumps into my mind and they care our what, if anything, has the fed

her partner, andrea jones as well as businessmen. david and andy duong are also facing charges. how has since pleaded not guilty to all counts if convicted, she could face either decades in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines are legal. analyst michael cardoza tells us regardless of the outcome, the case will take a toll on taos, a political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. its the end of a chapter books inc, the oldest independent bookstore company in the bay area. >> shuttering its berkeley location. the closure comes as the company is trying to sort out its financial problems for loyal customers. the end, it's bittersweet. >> but the turning of every page books, has been welcoming readers of all ages to its store in berkeley for the past 10 years for neighbors like r

members of the family that run callaway solutions in return for money for tao and her partner, andrea jones. >> examples of promises allegedly made by towns include. her agreement to purchase housing units from the company own by the dawn family. her agreement to ensure tce extension of the contract. for recycling services that the city of oakland had with one of david. and indeed, companies. and her agreement to use influence. to help appoint a high-level city official to benefit the goings business interests. in exchange. that was allegedly provided payments to and jones various forms, including. the financing of a negative manner campaign targeting taos, political rivals. and providing jones in town with $95,000 in direct payments. disguised as wages for a no show job. for jones with the promise of additional payments all intended to benefit both out and jones. the 22 page indictment relies on text messages. emails. >> and the word of an unidentified co-conspirator following taos mayoral victory in 2022, the indictment includes this text message between co-conspirator one and indeed long

negative mail or campaign against taos, political rivals and $95,000 in payments to her partner, andrea jones. there was also the alleged promise of additional payment. the u.s. attorney's office says that as a result of the alleged schemes that how broke the public's trust in city government. >> the public needs to know. they can trust those in charge city hall. to work for the best interest of the people of oakland. this public trust is broken. one elected officials agreed to a pay to play system to benefit themselves. >> if convicted on all counts, how could face decades in prison supervised release for more than a million dollars in fines. and that indictment came from a federal grand jury in oakland. yeah, our kron four's dan kerman. he's been reviewing what it says and joins us live in the studio with more. a lot to go over, dan. absolutely. you know, this is the 22 page indictment. you know, tao has all along maintained that she was told she was not the target >> of this investigation. and while that might have been true initially, looking at these documents, it is clear she certainly

her partner, andrea jones as well as businessmen. david and andy duong are also facing charges. town has pleaded not guilty to all counts. if convicted, she could face either decades in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines. our legal analyst michael cardoza tells us regardless of the outcome, the case will take a toll on taos, political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. new at 10, the mother of the man accused of uilling alexis but will not be facing any charges. the contra costa county district attorneys office announcing that decision today this sunday will mark 3 years since kaye was reported missing as kron four's. sara stinson reports the game family is extremely disappointed. >> it's over for it was a big day and very big, disappointing day for us. >> when gabe feel

her partner, andrea jones as well as businessmen and david are also facing charges. could face either decades in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines. our legal analysts, michael cardoza tells us regardless of the outcome, this case will take a toll on taos, political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. napa. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court early february. oakland unified school district could run out of money by next school year. the alameda county office of education says the county review shows years of the distric kicking budget problems down the road, leaving at strapped financially kron four's. philippe djegal has a closer look at what could happen if the district's board of directors don't act quickly. >> in a letter from alameda county superintendent of schools, alice castro sent tuesday to the oakland u

. >> taos partner andrea jones was also in court. he, however, ignored reporters on his way out of the courthouse and did request a public defender. meantime, an deidh wong's attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. and david wong's lawyer sent a statement saying in part, quote, mr. duong denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend these allegations in court. he looks forward to prevailing in this case of continuing his decades of service, philanthropy and devotion to our community and the bay area, quote, that family owned several businesses in oakland. we first learned about them and their connections with city leaders following the fbi search of their homes. >> last summer, the drawing family owns oakland's recycling service, california waste solutions. it claims cws is the largest recycling company in northern california with 300 employees. th

the indictments elaborates on the charges saying the dow thao and her partner andrea jones attempted monies given to them by the dogs. legal experts say these are very serious charges against the former mayor and her boyfriend. >> talon, her partner turned themselves in this morning at the federal courthouse in oakland. her attorney spoke about the indictment will have much more coming up on kron. 4 news at 2 o'clock in the newsroom. theresa back to you. stephanie, thanks so much, theresa, for your coverage on this. >> and we have a statement from the attorney representing david toowong, one of the suspects facing federal corruption charges in this case as well. it reads in part, quote, mister duong denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend these allegations in court. he looks forward to prevailing in this case and continuing his decades of service, philanthropy and devotion to our community and the bay area. >> we closed for more fire houses. that will be the end of the oakland fire department as we know it. >> the temporary closure of 2 fire stations in the oakland hills continu

the federal charges accusing talent, her partner, andrea jones and accepting bribery money from recycling company owners, david and indeed came 7 months after federal agents raided the home of talent. jones. >> side questions. the timing of the indictment against his client fresh off a recall and says tell looks forward to defending herself against the charges. the case is built on allegations from an unknown co-conspirator that we believe when the evidence is revealed will show that my client has committed no crimes if found guilty all 4 listed in the indictment could each face up to 30 years in prison. jones requested a court-appointed lawyer, any comments or on the charges against him, ignoring reporters on his way out of the courthouse. indeed, wong's attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. the lawyer for his father, david, was that a separate statement saying, quote, mr. de denies wrongdoing and w

she is charged with 6 counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail, fraud and wire fraud and her partner, andrea jones as well as 2 businessmen. david and andy duong are also facing charges. how has pleaded not guilty on all counts if she's convicted, the penalties range from years in prison to supervisor released 2 up to a million dollars in fines. our legal analyst michael cardoza says regardless of the outcome, it's going to take a toll on her political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing it because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. in the north bay. more than 60 people are losing their jobs. there were layoffs and a male only p% medical facility for state prisoners. the california medical facility in vacaville was at the center of a labor dispute. and those affected the jobs include contracted janitorial and custodial workers. the union representing them says tha

her partner andrea jones as well as a businessman, david and andy duong there also facing charges. tao has pleaded not guilty to all counts. >> if convicted, if she is convicted, she could ultimately face years in prison. we'll have to see because the range goes from that to supervised release 2 fines. our legal analyst michael cardoza says regardless of the outcome, this case will take a toll on her political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their life basically just by bringing because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. >> well, 6.36 is the time. and in the north bay, more than 60 people are waking up now without jobs after layoffs at a male only medical facility for state prisoners. the california medical facility in vacaville was at the center of a labor dispute. those affected at this facility. those jobs include contracted janitorial and custodial workers. the union representing t

her partner, andrea jones as well as businessmen, david and ong also facing charges. dallas since pled not guilty to all counts. if convicted, she face decades in prison, supervised release to more than a million dollars in fines. legal analyst michael cardoza tells us wallace of the outcome. the case is going to take a toll on tells political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing because even if the guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> all the defendants are due to return to federal court early february. morning, there was a school city leaders are still trying to piece together what led up to that deadly crash over the weekend in the city soma neighborhood. alvarez lezla gooden has more on what leaders are doing to try to prevent future accidents. >> he was known like and will be remembered by julia roman aco lost her youngest son on sunday and the 7 car crash has 6 and harrison street in san francisco. >> accordi

her partner, andrea jones, as well as businessmen, david and andy duong. also face charges. tell us since pleaded not guilty to all counts. if convicted, she could face years in prison, supervised release or more than a million dollars in fines. a legal analyst michael cardoza tells us regardless of the outcome, this case likely will impact tells political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court next month. state attorney general rob bonta responding to another executive order signed by president donald trump. this one focused on the lgbtq+ community. the statement reading in part, quote, here in california, the lgbtq+ community is and we'll continue to be protected under a myriad of state laws in california. synced constitution, the president cannot eliminate fundamental rights by executive order nor can you order federa

charging her with 6 counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail, fraud and wire fraud and her partner, andrea jones as businessman david and andy duong are also facing charges how has pleaded not guilty to all counts if convicted. there is a wide range of penalties, including prison time supervised release million dollars in fines are legal. analyst michael cardoza says regardless of the outcome, this case is going to take a toll on her political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing it because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. 60 people now waking up without a job after layoffs at a male only medical facility for state prisoners. so the california medical facility in vacaville was at the center of this labor dispute. those affected by these job cuts include contracted janitorial and custodial workers. now, the union representing those workers claim that the facilit

she is charged with 6 counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail, fraud and wire fraud and her partner, andrea jones as well as businessmen, david and andy duong are also facing charges. >> tallis pleaded not guilty, but if she's convicted, the the penalties range from prison. time to supervised release 2 more than a million dollars in fines in our legal analysts. michael cardoza says regardless of the outcome, this case will take a toll on her political reputation. >> bringing in a like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing it because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due back in federal court in early february. >> in the north, a more than 60 people are waking up without a job. now after layoffs happened at a mail only medical facility for state prisoners. the california medical facility in vacaville was at the center of a labor dispute. and those affected facility. jobs include contracted janitorial and custodial workers. the union for them claim

charges her with 6 counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail, fraud and wire fraud and also her partner, andrea jones businessman david, a dandy. don. they're facing charges too. how has pleaded not guilty to all counts and whatever happens. our legal expert says that it doesn't matter what the penalty is. the penalty will be a political one as well. >> you're going to like this again, somebody so famous, you've ruined their lives basically just by bringing it because even if a guest this mister not guilty, you know, everybody's going to say, well, what you get off of a technicality. >> the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. in the north bay. more than 60 people are waking up without a job because there have been layoffs and a medical facility. super state prisoners, the california medical facility in vacaville was at the center of a labor dispute. and the jobs that are affected include being the contract, janitorial and custodial workers. >> the union for them says that the facility was in violation of state law because the workers were. >> subcontractors and not state

andrea canning: perhaps on a honeymoon, because-- howard ashleman had married hannah jones. was mrs. howard ashleman. just a few days before howard's arrest, the two had driven to another county and tied the knot at this local courthouse. when pete chambers got word of the wedding, he wasn't exactly celebrating. why do you marry somebody that you know killed somebody? why do your parents let you marry him? i couldn't believe it. why? but yet they run off and get married. andrea canning: and then, apparently celebrated their marriage in rural north carolina. so there's not going to be a tropical honeymoon-- no. --in this case when he's got a one-way ticket to the big house. no. i don't know if his intention was to just give me some time with my new wife and then i'll come and take the plea deal. but it was the craziest thing i've seen. andrea canning: or maybe not crazy. maybe it was calculated. was it a strategic move, did you think? why now? that was, i think, to keep her quiet. andrea canning: so she won't have to testify against him if they're married. once they're married