Public Corruption

This page collects the 15 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Public Corruption”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Local Government, Law Enforcement, and Housing.

1. Sat, Oct 311 item
   1. Key witness Mario Juarez testifies in federal bribery trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng ThaoKey witness Mario Juarez began testifying Friday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao after appearing unexpectedly at court on Thursday. Prosecutors presentedSan Francisco County
2. Thu, Oct 292 items
   1. Former Oakland Staffers Testify in Sheng Thao Corruption Trial Regarding Alleged Bribery SchemeFormer Oakland city staffers testified in the corruption trial of former Mayor Sheng Thao regarding alleged bribery schemes, city contracts, and a proposed consolidation of homelessness funding. LaTonSan Francisco County
   2. Secret recordings played in federal corruption trial of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng ThaoSan Francisco County
3. Tue, Oct 272 items
   1. Mario Juarez 911 Calls Sparked Federal Corruption Investigation Involving Former Oakland Mayor Sheng ThaoTwo 911 calls made in May 2024 by businessman Mario Juarez alleging an assault and organized crime at California Waste Solutions prompted federal agents to intervene, ultimately leading to a corruptioSan Francisco County
   2. Thao Trial: Defense Attorneys Poke Holes in FBI’s Oakland Corruption InvestigationSan Francisco County
4. Wed, Sep 21 item
   1. El Paso Fire Department employee arrested for alleged theft of city-funded fuelOscar Maldonado, an employee of the El Paso Fire Department, was arrested on September 1, 2026, on charges of stealing city-purchased fuel for personal use. Authorities allege that Maldonado used his Hillsborough County
5. Wed, Aug 261 item
   1. Texas State Commission suspends Midland County Judge Terry Johnson following criminal indictmentThe State Commission on Judicial Conduct has suspended Midland County Judge Terry Johnson with pay following his indictment on felony charges of misusing official information and abuse of office. The Hillsborough County
6. Fri, Aug 211 item
   1. Las Vegas police arrest Hope for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder on 20 criminal chargesJon Ponder, founder of the non-profit Hope for Prisoners, has been arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on 20 criminal charges, including nine felonies related to sexual assault anHillsborough County

1. 01California Waste Solutionsorganization5 mentions
2. 02Oaklandlocation3 mentions
3. 03Evolutionary Homesorganization3 mentions
4. 04Mexicolocation2 mentions
5. 05Texas Rangersorganization2 mentions
6. 06Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departmentorganization1 mentions
7. 07Dariel Fernándezperson1 mentions
8. 08San Leandrolocation1 mentions