According to Barclay’s testimony, Mario Juarez, a business partner of California Waste Solutions executives David and Andy Duong, ordered the mailer and reportedly made statements that “he expected things in return for his efforts.”<\/p>\n
Barclay said the FBI obtained a sealed search warrant for Juarez’s iCloud account and recovered a WhatsApp exchange with Andy Duong that prosecutors contend outlined a larger agreement.<\/p>\n
The message, titled “Deal Points for Sheng Thao: Election, Post Election,” included proposals that:
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$75,000 be invested in campaign mailers
Another $40,000 be spent on websites attacking Thao’s opponents
The city of Oakland purchase 300 modular housing units at $300,000 each
Thao’s partner receive $300,000
California Waste Solutions receive a 10-year contract extension
A land deal at the Army base be completed through the mayor’s staff
Duong-backed candidates be appointed to various city positions<\/p>\n
The exchange concluded with Juarez asking, “Should we share with David?” and Andy Duong responding, “David knows already,” referring to California Waste Solutions founder David Duong.<\/p>\n
Jurors also heard from a consultant for Thao’s mayoral campaign, who testified about a campaign mailer attacking opponent Loren Taylor.<\/p>\n
The consultant said they initially approved of the mailer but later concluded it was racist.<\/p>\n
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