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Will Trayon White resign as Ward 8 DC Councilmember by end of 2024?
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Ward 8 DC Councilmember Trayon White Arrested for $156,000 Bribery Scheme
Aug 19, 2024, 05:16 PM
Washington D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Sr., representing Ward 8, was arrested by the FBI on federal bribery charges. He is accused of accepting $156,000 in cash bribes to influence government contracts related to violence prevention services. The allegations suggest that White used his position to pressure government employees to extend contracts. The bribery scheme reportedly involved multiple cash payments, some of which were captured on video. White, known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories, including claims that Jewish financiers control the weather, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The arrest, confirmed by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on August 19, has sparked reactions from various officials and community members, highlighting concerns over public trust and governance in D.C.
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