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Committee to deliberate after Trayon White report
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.
WASHINGTON - 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.
White was re-elected in November with 84% of the vote against a Republican challenger and has continued to participate in council business. That could all change on Monday, according to FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick.
An independent investigation, conducted by the law firm Latham & Watkins LLP and commissioned by an ad hoc committee of the council, examined allegations that White accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for extending city contracts. The report, which includes an in-depth analysis and 29 supporting exhibits, was submitted to the council on Monday.
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Based on documents, interviews, emails, and texts, investigators found "substantial evidence that Councilmember White violated Council Rules and several provisions of the Code of Official Conduct." Specifically, investigators say White accepted cash from certain business owners in exchange for agreeing to meet with and influence D.C. government officials who approved their contracts. The report says White had a ledger detailing the profits he expected to make, including a kickback of 3% of the grants he helped renew.
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Newly released report says Councilmember Trayon White violated DC's Code of Conduct
A report on the investigation into D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was released Wednesday. The findings say that White violated D.C.'s Code of Conduct. According to Councilmember Kenyon McDuffie, who is heading up the committee investigating White, a meeting will be held on Monday to consider recommending sanctions based on the findings.
After White’s arrest, there were also questions about his residency. While the report found that Councilmember White has a significant connection to the Ward 6 building, including a lease, investigators could not find "substantial evidence" that White violated the residency requirements. He does own a property in southeast D.C. Councilmember White has received a copy of the report.
The committee plans to meet Monday, Dec. 16, at 9:30 a.m. to deliberate on the findings and consider recommending sanctions against White. Chair of the Committee, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, said the Council has asked White to meet with them twice during the investigation and has extended that invitation a third time, prior to Monday’s meeting.
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White’s trial on federal charges is scheduled for January 2026. He has pleaded not guilty.
Read the full report here.