Thao appears to have retained Tony Brass, a San Francisco attorney who represents defendants accused of everything from violent to white-collar crimes.Brass has yet to issue a statement on the mayor's behalf, but he told KTVU on Friday that he would. Thao has yet to speak up for herself, leaving many in the city wondering where she is.
OAKLAND FBI RAID:Even before the FBI investigation, Thao faced criticism from her opponents over her handling of Oakland and this week, her critics submitted enough signatures to put a mayoral recall on the ballot. The FBI raid only intensifies their desire to oust the mayor from her post. Protesters held up signs outside Thao's home on Thursday that read: "Where's Sheng Thao?" or "Resign or Recall.
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