D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Faces Bribery Charges Over $150K in Corruption Scheme

Trayon White, a D.C. City Council member representing Ward 8, has been charged with bribery and accepting over $150,000 to favor companies for government contracts. Arrested by the FBI, White allegedly pressured city employees to extend $5.6 million contracts and accepted $35,000 in cash. The investigation revealed recorded discussions and text messages supporting the claims. White's attorney did not respond. He has been on the D.C. Council since 2017 and previously made controversial comments.

Charges and Allegations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently apprehended him, leading to a series of bribery charges that could have mettle-shattering repercussions for his political career.

Now, facing the legal ramifications of these serious accusations, the course of Trayon White's political journey seems to be hanging by a thread.