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D.C. Councilman Faces Bribery Charges After Landslide Re-election
D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Sr. faces federal bribery charges despite winning re-election, prompting a council investigation and potential expulsion.
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- What is the current status of White's legal case?
- White's court hearing is scheduled for November 13th. He rejected a plea deal, and prosecutors are seeking a jury selection to begin in July 2025.
- What prior role did White hold on the D.C. Council?
- White previously served as chair of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs but was removed from that position following the bribery allegations.
- What are the charges against D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Sr.?
- Trayon White Sr., a D.C. councilmember, was re-elected despite facing federal bribery charges. He allegedly accepted \$156,000 in bribes in exchange for influencing government contracts.
- What did the Justice Department allege in its complaint against White?
- The Justice Department alleges White accepted cash payments to pressure government employees into extending contracts worth \$5.2 million for two companies providing violence intervention services. This was allegedly captured on video.
- What actions is the D.C. Council taking in response to the allegations?
- The D.C. Council is considering expelling White. An outside legal firm is investigating his actions, with a report expected by December 16th; expulsion wouldn't occur until early next year.