Coverage dated December 11, 2024

There’s ‘substantial evidence’ DC Councilmember Trayon White violated council rules, report finds

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There’s “substantial evidence” that embattled DC Council member Trayon White accepted bribes in exchange for influencing government officials to renew city contracts, according to a new report into White’s dealings released Wednesday.

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  1. Washington Times

    D.C. Council report ties Trayon White to bribery (opens Washington Times)

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    An independent report into District of Columbia Council member Trayon White found "substantial evidence" the Ward 8 Democrat violated council code as part of an ongoing federal bribery case in which he's accused of pocketing thousands of dollars to influence city contracts.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    There’s ‘substantial evidence’ DC Councilmember Trayon White violated council rules, report finds (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    There’s “substantial evidence” that embattled DC Council member Trayon White accepted bribes in exchange for influencing government officials to renew city contracts, according to a new report into White’s dealings released Wednesday.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is one step closer to being expelled from the Council following the release of an investigative report that alleges he violated multiple provisions of the city’s code of conduct.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Committee to deliberate after report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    The fate of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White hangs in the balance as the findings of an independent investigation into federal bribery charges head to the D.C. Council. A watchdog committee alleges he violated multiple parts of the District's Code of Conduct.

  5. NBC4 Washington

    'Substantial evidence' Trayon White broke DC Council rules, report investigating bribery says (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Investigators found “substantial evidence” Ward 8 Council member Trayon White, who is facing a federal bribery charge, violated D.C. Council rules.