Oakland Political Operative Targeted in Violent Attacks Amid FBI Probe

Mario Juarez, linked to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's campaign, faced gunfire and assault before FBI raids.

Mario Juarez's home was shot at just days before the FBI raided Mayor Sheng Thao's residence.
Juarez was also severely beaten at an office later searched by federal agents.
He is charged with writing bad checks for campaign mailers supporting Thao in the 2022 mayoral race.
Juarez's attorney claims the attacks were attempts on his client's life but did not disclose motives.
The FBI has not revealed the targets or reasons for the ongoing investigation.