Update: DC Councilmember Trayon White Arrested On Bribery Charges
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D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested on Sunday, facing a criminal complaint for bribery, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The complaint alleges that beginning in June 2024, White agreed to accept $156,000 in cash payments in exchange for leveraging his position to pressure employees at the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to extend several D.C. contracts.
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Phil Mendelson, Chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council, stated that he was unaware of any investigation into White and is awaiting further details about the charges and the location of White’s arrest. Mendelson remarked, “I’m anxious to get more details to understand what the situation is. You all know as much as I know.”
White, who has served as a councilmember since 2016 and was expected to win a third term in November, has been a vocal advocate for community safety in Ward 8, an area with high crime rates.
In addition to these charges, White owes thousands of dollars in fines related to campaign funds. The Washington City Paper reported that the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance imposed a $20,000 fine on White and his campaign treasurer. Additionally, White reportedly owes nearly $59,000 in public funds received through D.C.’s Fair Elections Program.
source: The DMV Daily
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