D.C. Councilman Trayon White Faces Possible Expulsion Over Bribery Allegations

An investigation found substantial evidence that White violated the council's code of conduct by using his office for personal financial gain.

Trayon White, a D.C. councilman representing Ward 8, is accused of accepting $156,000 in cash in exchange for pressuring government agencies to extend contracts worth $5.2 million.
A report by law firm Latham & Watkins LLP found substantial evidence that White violated multiple provisions of the D.C. Council’s Code of Official Conduct.
The investigation, commissioned by an ad hoc committee, reviewed documents, emails, and conducted 22 interviews but noted White declined to participate or provide requested materials.
The council will meet on Monday to deliberate on the findings and consider sanctions, which could include expulsion from the council.
White, who was reelected in November despite the allegations, has pleaded not guilty to the federal bribery charges and has not commented on the investigation’s findings.