Overview

• David Sanson, CEO of DeNova Homes, and his son, Trent Sanson, have been federally indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges.
• The indictment alleges the Sansons offered a $10,000 bribe to an Antioch councilmember and later delivered $5,000 in cash concealed in a company-branded mug.
• The councilmember reported the alleged bribery attempt to the FBI, which recorded the meetings as part of a sting operation.
• The Sansons sought to expedite bond releases for Phase 3 of their 533-unit Aviano development despite incomplete infrastructure work.
• Both defendants face potential prison sentences of up to 15 years if convicted, with a status conference scheduled for June 12, 2025.