"Federal prosecutors say Azevedo agreed to use his power as a member of the San Leandro City Council to help a local housing company secure a contract with the city in exchange for a percentage of the price from any units the city ultimately purchased from the business, according to charging documents made public Tuesday. The company was not identified."
"OAKLAND Federal prosecutors on Tuesday filed criminal charges against San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo, claiming the two-term councilman accepted a $2,000 cash bribe and tried to secure a housing contract for a fledgling business in exchange for a cut of the future deal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Abraham Fine who also is spearheading the prosecution of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her romantic partner and two East Bay businessman filed the charges against Azevedo, whose house was raided by federal authorities in January."
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges alleging San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo accepted a $2,000 cash bribe and sought a cut from a housing contract in exchange for using his council position to help a local housing company secure a city contract. Prosecutors allege Azevedo created a limited liability company in his wife's name and opened a bank account at the housing leaders' behest to receive payments. Charging documents state Azevedo received $2,000 in cash at an Alameda dinner and later denied receiving the money when questioned by federal agents. The felony counts include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements. Azevedo's home was raided in January. Assistant U.S. Attorney Abraham Fine filed the charges; Azevedo has professed innocence and his legal representation was not immediately clear.
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