White bribery trial tests Ward 8 and D.C. politics
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Federal bribery charges begin against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr., who is accused of accepting $35,000 in bribes from a government contractor in exchange for lobbying. White denies the charges and has urged jurors to show up, but a conviction could mean years in prison and could reshape Ward 8’s representation and his political future.
Topics:nation#bribery#dc-council#dc-politics#political-corruption#trayon-white-sr-government-figure#trials
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