Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's former attorney Tony Brass talks about withdrawing from representing her 

One smart attorney . Bail out now before screwing your career

So the lawyer just resigned today but the mayor says she hired a new lawyer over the weekend

Smart move by this attorney…

Smart lawyer. Get out while you can before she destroys your reputation

No sane person under investigation would speak publicly without the consent of their attorney, especially a seasoned former prosecutor. Everything her former campaign manager said now sounds even more credible.

This guy is smarter than Leo Dicaprio. He jumped before the ship sank.

The mayor needs to resign. Oakland needs a leader without these legal issues.

This action speak volumes. She is going down.

You gotta love that only one person clapped when she finished - They were packed in the room like sardines and even her staff wants her gone. PRICELESS !"

She is so ignorant that her own attorney resigned based on her ignorance.

This illustrates what a rookie the mayor is. I doubt she intended to lose her attorney.

She's already opened her pie hole and spoken as though she is the target, which means she feels guilty of something. There is a proverb in scripture which reads, "The wicked flee when no one pursues." Very true.

*Raise you hand ✋️ if you've ever had your house raided by the FBI. Also raise your hand if anyone you've ever known has been raided by the FBI. Let that sink in Wokeland. The Girl-King of Wokeland had enough dirt for a Federal judge to authorize a raid*

No she did not come with the “I broke up with him first!” defense. At this point you know she’s lying cause her mouth is moving..

This is becoming a total distraction, which is the last thing Oakland needs. Do the right thing and step down, Sheng.

Look at her face. I rest my case.

You need to hear the mayor's former chief of staff who resigned during the transition after the election. She points to the unlawful behavior of the mayor's significant other. This was two days ago.

He probably advised her not to speak, or asked her to plead guilty and she refused and continued on with her speech. So he wiped his hands on off this.

He knows she’s guilty

She may have made things worse, by this conference.

The mayor should have allowed the attorney to handle everything.

On the Sopranos didnt Tony always say he was in "Waste Management"?

As the ship sinks,……

The live-feed of the speech getting cut off was weird

Everyone is jumping ship.😂😂😂

Dragon Lady

That’s a professional NOPE if I’ve ever seen one 😂

The back of some of the agents jackets said “ FBI IRS UNIT “ connect the dots.

It’s not a good look when your lawyer bails out on you. It could mean that the lawyer didn’t think the client was bring honest with him. When that happens, a smart lawyer says “Adios, amigo!”

Mr. Attorney, didn't you read the search warrant before you decided to represent Thao?

Bye Felicia!

As an attorney, he should have just resigned and then kept his mouth shut. He owed that much to his former client.

She's broken like 50 Felonies... How is she not even arrested at this point???

I think the only one who could beat this wrap is the ghost of Johnnie Cochran.

"Yo Mr. White. You don't want a criminal lawyer. You want a CR I M I N A L lawyer. You know what I'm saying?" - Jesse Pinkman

Ethics Commission and the state Fair Political Practices Commission have been investigating allegations that executives at California Waste Solutions, namely members of the Duong family, used “straw donors” to circumvent donation limits and fill the campaign coffers of public officials. On Thursday, as federal agents walked out with boxes from Thao’s home, agents also executed warrants at the Oakland office of Cal Waste Solutions, which provides recycling services to the city, FBI officials confirmed. Agents also searched the homes of the company’s chief executive, David Duong; and his son, Andy Duong, a purchasing agent who is in charge of the company’s public relations

When an attorney withdraws from representation, it means the client’s case has no merit. Simple as that. He no longer believes in her innocence.

Victimhood

If she’s “seeking council now” she must be a target in someway for some reason. Just wonderin’ 🤷🏻‍♀️

If it isn’t about the mayor, it has to be about her husband either way they’re going down they were doing some shady deals.

Ding Duong time for Andre to call for the attorney...he hasn't come out to say anything public and he is a stinking part of this too.

Gov Sheng Thao and Gov Katie Hobbs should resign immediately . P2P 🤡

The news conference was unhinged.

Aw.

This is what happens when you associate with scoundrels.

2:12 The triceps on that girl, damn 💪

The lawyer is a genius

She will be gone soon!!

Disgrace

It’s hard to represent someone that basically admits to wrong doing and then plays the victim card as the defense. She blew his defense up with that speech.

Does anyone have a clue what even going on before jumping to conclusions? Can't find any clear explanation anywhere.

wonder what approach he thought she should have used. seems like she obviously has to say something to the public

Yay!

Corrupt Mayor who knew? lol

Men netflix better be filming for a documentary

Wow what an incredible lawyer hard to one nowadays to be able to choose a client that resonate with your values not the number

Incompetence and arrogance

! Just follow the money !!! The trail of crumbs will lead the F.B.I. to it !!!

Lol

Investigate him too.

Where is Jenna Ellis when you need great advise !!!

he was all for it until he looked into those giant boxes there is no way in hell he is going down with the ship his attorney career would go down the drain for sure he is high tailing it out of town just as fast as he can. smart man. I would have nothing to do with this madness if I was a attorney. man I bet her basement looked like King Tuts Tomb those were some very big boxes the FBI was rolling around on them dollies.crazy crazy stuff man.

I thought he was her primary attorney? Lmao

He knows it's a lose battle. 😂😂😂

It's pretty clear that her partner is the target.

she decided she needed a lawyer with even GREASIER hair than her original one....gonna need the absolute fanciest law-talkin' to worm out of this mess she's dug for herself!!

Never a good sign when your attorney resigns after two days. The mayor is listening to TERRIBLE political advice, although I'm not sure there is any good advice to be given except resign......In the end I'm pretty sure she's going to blame her boyfriend (the father of her children). She'll claim she didn't know what he was doing.

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You shouldnt have to pay off "the Higher Ups" to attain and keep your job or your standing on a waiting list for affordable housing. Last time i checked, this is ILLEGAL!!

He didn’t want to call her prosecution racially movitated.

Attorney Tony Brass maybe you can also be interested just hearing this Chinese mayor in Bamban , Tarlac who have an identity problem and other charges to her !

😂😂😂 he burned through that retainer and ran for the Oakland Hills.

She going to need oj simpsons lawyer

They must have found evidence that the mayor can't run a pancake breakfast. 😬

Lawyers go after the money! At least, he got some advertising.

She reminds me of a virtnamese teacher I used to work with. She cared only about herself.

Sheng Thao for Governor

Tha is a nice store.

Throw in Thao!😁

Wow just wow. If i ws her everything every move from then on forward always consult your attorney. She messed up on that part and now the man aint wana help her 🤦‍♀️😵‍💫😵‍💫🫣🫣🫠🫠👀👀👀😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

Oakland A’s are leaving for Sacramento and then Las Vegas because of Mayor Thao’s corrupt practices.

Got really scared

Don’t worry ethat!

Need an attorney? Silver Law firm

Anybody find it odd that she blamed it on a right-wing Conspiracy from billionaires in San Francisco ( Which in and of itself is an oxymoron).... As if they're going to spend millions of dollars of campaign resources to affect the politics in a city that votes Democrat by a margin of 80%...

Who is running ths city because today I've seen 5 new stolen cars stripped and dumped outside?

You think that guy wants an IRS audit every year the rest of his life?

He's totally breaking attorney-client confidentiality too! He must furious!

Rats leaving the shipshow

The one line that will make you appear to be guilty is - It's a witch hunt; I'm being persecuted -

entertainingly messy

Mayor Watergate.

Thanks Mayor Thao, 90% of the businesses are closed, homelessness run amok but you find time to line your own pockets with pay to play politics. Could have been a bright light for the Hmong culture but greed got in the way....Allegedly

There is this mayor in Bambam , Tarlac Alice GUO who is charges of several things , she was also the owner / operator of illegal casino , sex trafficking, stolen identity ? She is Chinese of origin ! it is now a big news in the Philippines , on senate hearing and other things ! 😂😂😂

And yet they will continue to vote her party thinking things will chance!

Hhmmm

Sheng Thao looks as a black person.

Asian Hilary

She released a statement that she had already hired another attorney over the weekend. This guy just wants to be on TV -- you don't yack about client biz like that if you're a reputable lawyer.

Vietnamese Mafia