Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, a case centered on allegations that she traded political influence for support from a company with a major city contract. Thao is expected to attend court as prospective jurors are considered. Testimony could begin as soon as next Monday. If convicted on all charges, she could face up to 95 years in prison, according to the charges described in court coverage. Federal prosecutors have charged Thao with bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud. Her longtime boyfriend, Andre Jones, and California Waste Solutions owners David and Andy Duong are also defendants. All four have pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege Thao helped California Waste Solutions secure future contracts with Oakland in return for assistance with her mayoral campaign and payments to Jones. The company is the city’s recycling contractor. The allegations have not been proven in court. Recently released recordings and court records are expected to form part of the case. One recording from 2019 indicates Thao discussed concerns that the company was overcharging Oakland, according to the account of the court materials. A transcript of a 2024 call between Andy Duong and an unnamed City Council member includes Duong inviting the official to spend time on a yacht and saying, in response to a question about the effort to recall Thao, “We put a stop to it.” Thao was recalled later that year. The trial will scrutinize alleged dealings involving a private contractor and city decision-making, as well as the role of campaign support and relationships in public business. The jury will decide whether prosecutors prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.