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$16.99 (as of February 9, 2025 12:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Washington, D.C. City Councilmember Trayon White could be removed from office after being accused of accepting bribes.
Bribery Allegations and Arrest
- White was arrested in August 2024 for allegedly taking $156,000 in bribes to influence city contracts.
- The FBI has evidence, including photos, showing White accepting cash in envelopes from an informant.
- His trial is set for January 2026, and he has pleaded not guilty.
City Council Voting on Expulsion
- The D.C. City Council will vote today on whether to expel White from office.
- A unanimous vote from the 11 other members is needed to remove him.
- Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said the case is clear corruption and that White must be removed to restore public trust.
Re-Elected Despite Charges
- White was re-elected in November 2024, just three months after his arrest.
- He claimed his win showed that the people of Ward 8 still support him.
Council Members Want Him to Resign
- Many council members say White has betrayed public trust.
- Some, like Councilmember Robert White Jr., believe he should resign instead of forcing a vote.
If White does not resign, the council may remove him from office through today’s vote.
