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DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks

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By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and luc…

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  1. Washington Times

    D.C. Council member arrested by FBI (opens Washington Times)

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    Federal authorities on Sunday arrested D.C. Council member Trayon White in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    DC Councilmember Trayon White arrested by federal authorities (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    News4 video shows agents outside the Ward 8 Council member's apartment in Southeast D.C. on Sunday.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Who is Trayon White? A look at the DC Councilmember arrested on bribery charges (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    D.C. Ward 8 Council Chairman Phil Mendelson confirmed Sunday that Councilmember Trayon White was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations Sunday afternoon.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and luc…

  5. Breitbart News

    FBI Arrests D.C. Councilmember Trayon White, Charges Unclear (opens Breitbart News)

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    The FBI arrested Washington, DC, Council member Trayon White Sr. on Sunday on charges that have not yet been made clear.

  6. NBC4 Washington

    DC Council member Trayon White arrested on federal bribery charge (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The Ward 8 council member is accused of agreeing to accept $156,000 in exchange for using his position to pressure D.C. employees to extend contracts.

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    DC Council member Trayon White was arrested on bribery charge, federal authorities say (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    D.C. Council member Trayon White’s arrest Sunday was in connection with a bribery charge, federal authorities say.

  8. Newsweek

    Councilman known for antisemitic conspiracy theories charged With bribery (opens Newsweek)

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    Trayon White Sr. is accused of accepting $156,000 in kickbacks and cash payments.

  9. Washington Examiner

    DC Councilman Trayon White Sr. arrested on bribery charges (opens Washington Examiner)

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    On Sunday evening, FBI agents arrested District of Columbia Councilman Trayon White Sr. outside of a luxury high-rise building in Navy Yard.

  10. FOX 5 DC

    Trayon White Arrested: DC councilmember charged with bribery (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested Sunday on a criminal complaint charging him with bribery, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

  11. Washington Times

    D.C. Council member Trayon White charged with bribery in federal court (opens Washington Times)

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    D.C. Council member Trayon White was charged Monday with bribery in federal court following his arrest in Southeast the day before.

  12. Fox News

    DC councilman stuffed pockets with envelopes of cash in alleged bribery scheme, feds allege (opens Fox News)

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    U.S. Department of Justice released the reason why Washington, D.C., councilman Trayon White Sr. was arrested on Monday after word had gotten out the day prior.

  13. CBS News

    Feds charge D.C. Councilmember Trayon White with bribery (opens CBS News)

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    Federal prosecutors say Trayon White allegedly agreed to accept over $150,000 in exchange for steering millions of dollars in government contracts.

  14. Fox News

    FBI arrests DC councilman who in 2018 accused Jewish financiers of 'climate manipulation' (opens Fox News)

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    Washington, D.C., City Council member Trayon White Sr. was arrested by the FBI on Sunday, though the circumstances surrounding his apprehension were not immediately know.

  15. Courthouse News Service

    DC Council member slapped with federal bribery charges (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Trayon White Sr. is currently running for reelection in November and was expected to secure a third term.

  16. The Guardian

    Washington DC council member arrested for accepting bribes (opens The Guardian)

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    If convicted, Trayon White could face up to 15 years in prison for using his position to aid private companies

  17. The Daily Caller

    DC Councilman Who Claimed Jews Controlled The Weather Charged With Bribery (opens The Daily Caller)

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    D.C. City Councilmember Trayon White was charged with bribery for allegedly agreeing to accept tens of thousands of dollars in undisclosed kickbacks and cash payments.

  18. Washingtonian

    DC Councilmember Trayon White Charged With Bribery (opens Washingtonian)

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    The politician was arrested Sunday night.

  19. Voice of America

    Washington, DC, councilmember arrested on bribery charge (opens Voice of America)

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    Trayon White Sr. is accused of taking $150,000 in bribes to help companies with city contracts, according to court records

  20. FOX 5 DC

    DC councilmember Trayon White arrested by FBI, chairman confirms (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has confirmed that Councilmember Trayon White was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Sunday afternoon.

  21. CNN

    DC councilman arrested in alleged bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks (opens CNN)

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    Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and lucrative kickbacks.

  22. WTOP Washington DC

    Ward 8 Council member Trayon White arrested by FBI (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    D.C. Council member Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, was arrested by the FBI on Sunday afternoon, according to reports.

  23. NBC News

    DC Councilmember Trayon White Sr. arrested on federal bribery charges (opens NBC News)

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    D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Sr.

  24. Black Enterprise

    DC Councilmember Trayon White Arrested On Suspicion Of Accepting $156,000 In Bribes (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested on Aug 19 and has been accused of accepting a $156,000 bribe to push contracts through

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