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Councilmember Trayon White Faces Impending Expulsion Amid Spirited Defense and Bribery Allegations

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WASHINGTON — In a contentious legal battle unfolding in the nation’s capital, Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White is facing considerable pressure as he battles federal bribery charges without presenting evidence of his innocence. Amidst allegations of accepting bribes from a D.C. contractor, White’s response has largely been to challenge the process through his attorney Fred Cooke Jr., instead of contesting the charges directly. During a recent council session intended for White to defend his actions, Cooke criticized the members for what he described as a flawed and unjust process, even threatening legal action against the … Read more

DC Council Member Trayon White Indicted for Bribery by Grand Jury

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Washington, D.C. — Washington D.C. Council member Trayon White is facing a federal bribery charge, according to court documents unsealed this week. White, who has held his seat representing Ward 8 since 2017, is accused of accepting illicit payments totaling $40,000 in exchange for political favors, casting a shadow over the city’s governance. Investigations reveal that between 2019 and 2022, White allegedly engaged in numerous transactions that questioned his integrity as a public official. He is charged with receiving multiple cash payments, some of which were purportedly exchanged in envelopes, and routed through intermediaries to … Read more