2nd Recology executive linked to Mohammed Nuru corruption scandal charged
Federal prosecutors in San Francisco announced Thursday they've charged the former vice president and group manager of Recology -- the company contracted by the city to handle waste collection -- with bribery and money laundering.
Former SF official agrees to plea deal, will cooperate with FBI in corruption investigation
A former San Francisco aide to Mayor London Breed has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and will cooperate with the FBI in their ongoing corruption investigation of San Francisco City Hall.
Recology to repay San Franciscans nearly $100M in overcharged garbage fees
Recology San Francisco agreed to lower rates and to reimburse ratepayers for overcharges that were uncovered during an investigation into public corruption tied to former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru.
SF City Attorney announces settlement with Recology in Mohammed Nuru case
SF City Attorney Dennis Herrera held a press conference Thursday to announce terms of a settlement with Recology Corp.
5 execs charged in San Francisco corruption probe suspended from receiving city contracts
Nick Bovis, Florence Kong, Walter Wong, Alan Varela and William Gilmartin, as well as their respective companies, were ordered suspended from seeking or receiving any city contracts or grants while their cases remain ongoing.
Recycling plant owner sentenced in San Francisco corruption scandal
A millionaire recycling plant owner who admitted bribing the city's public works director with gifts that included a $36,550 gold Rolex watch was sentenced Thursday to a year and a day in federal prison.
San Francisco city administrator takes leave as husband faces wire fraud charge
San Francisco's city administrator is taking a leave of absence after her husband, the SFPUC general manager, was charged by federal prosecutors with wire fraud.
Feds charge San Francisco's public utilities commission head with fraud
Federal prosecutors charged Harlan Kelly, the head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, with wire fraud.
Recology exec accused of paying off SF DPW head charged with bribery, money laundering
A former manager for San Francisco's garbage collection agency Recology has been charged with bribery and money laundering in connection to the SF DPW corruption scandal.
Criminal charges for new suspects in SF's Nuru corruption scandal
Federal prosecutors in San Francisco announced criminal charges for two new suspects in a public corruption investigation, both accused of bribing embattled former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru.
San Francisco permit expediter charged in corruption probe
An influential San Francisco contractor and permit expediter is expected to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in a public corruption case centering around a former public works director, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Mayor Breed's revelations raise questions, San Francisco politicians react
"Mohammed Nuru and I have been close personal friends for more than 20 years. We dated for a brief time, two decades ago, long before I ever ran for office," London Breed wrote. "Nevertheless, he, and his now-adult daughters, have remained close friends for all those years.
SF City Attorney announces new subpoenas in public corruption investigation
Among those served with a subpoena are San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric, Webcor builders, Pankow construction, Clark construction, Recology waste services, and the nonprofits Lefty O'Doul's Foundation for Kids, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, and the San Francisco Clean City Coalition.
SF mayor accepts disgraced Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru's resignation
Mohammed Nuru was replaced last week by Alaric Degrafinried, who will take over the department temporarily.
SF Public Works acting director acknowledges 'turmoil,' vows to be 'open and transparent'
Alaric Degrafinried, the current director of San Francisco’s Office and Contract Administration who is also an attorney and a past Peace Corps volunteer, will take helm of the department.
5-part San Francisco public corruption scheme from toilets to SFO
Prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday charged San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and high-profile restaurateur Nick Bovis with a five-part public corruption scheme that alleges the pair accepted gifts in return for doling out contracts.
SFO commissioner resigns for health reasons one day after FBI reveals corruption probe
During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the FBI announced charges against San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and high-profile restaurateur Nick Bovis.
Head of San Francisco Public Works, Lefty O'Doul's owner arrested on corruption charges
Federal investigators on Tuesday announced corruption charges against the SFDPW director Mohammed Nuru, nicknamed 'Mr. Clean SF'