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As former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao stands trial — accused of participating in an alleged bribery scheme with the owners of Oakland’s recycling contractor — a key debate is expected to loom over the proceedings: whether the prosecution’s star witness is telling the truth or if the government built its case on the claims of an unreliable informant. Prosecutors say Thao used her position to benefit the city’s recycling contractor in exchange for money and negative political mailers. KQED reporter Alex Hall has been following the trial and explains what's at stake to Brian Watt.