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Ward 8 Councilmember Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges
Festivals & Fairs
- When:
- August 20, 2024 · 7:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
In a court appearance yesterday, federal prosecutors accused Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White of accepting $156,000 in bribes related to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, which he oversees. White has had other run-ins with financial law enforcement this summer, and he’s up for reelection this November. The Washington Post’s Emily Davies lays out what we know about the charges and evidence so far. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter He