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D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case
politics11 days ago

D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case

A federal judge declared a mistrial on September 28, 2026, in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. White, who represents Ward 8, was charged with accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who pleaded not guilty, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The mistrial leaves his political status uncertain, as the D.C. Council has not decided whether to strip him of committee assignments or pursue expulsion.

via The Washington Post|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock
politics11 days ago

Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock

A federal judge declared a mistrial on Monday in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberation. White, who pleaded not guilty to accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts, argued that prosecutors failed to prove corrupt intent. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who was sworn in by Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in January 2025, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The case highlights tensions over the legal standard of proof in corruption cases and the impact on local government representation in Ward 8.

via WTOP News|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
D.C. Council Approves Commanders Stadium Deal at RFK
local-government1 year ago

D.C. Council Approves Commanders Stadium Deal at RFK

The DC Council approved the initial vote for a $3.7 billion RFK stadium redevelopment project that would bring the Washington Commanders back to DC, with a final vote scheduled for September. The deal includes tax incentives and a mix of public and private funding, with some council members raising concerns about taxpayer costs, project accountability, and community impact. The project aims to boost local development, create jobs, and generate significant tax revenue over 30 years.

via WTOP|
#commanders-stadium#dc-council#local-government
Trump's Focus Shifts to Sports Team Name Disputes Amid Political Drama
politics1 year ago

Trump's Focus Shifts to Sports Team Name Disputes Amid Political Drama

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser remains confident about the Commanders' return to the city despite President Trump's threats to block the stadium deal unless the team reverts to its former name, the Redskins. The $3.7 billion stadium project, still awaiting D.C. Council approval, is seen as crucial for the team's future and the city's development plans, with Bowser emphasizing the importance of moving forward without being deterred by political pressures.

via ESPN|
#dc-council#muriel-bowser#politics
"DC Primary 2024: Key Races and Results Unveiled"
politics2 years ago

"DC Primary 2024: Key Races and Results Unveiled"

In the D.C. Council primary elections, incumbents in Wards 4 and 8, as well as the at-large seat, secured the Democratic nominations. The race for the open Ward 7 seat remains too close to call, with Wendell Felder holding a narrow lead over Ebony Payne. The winner of the Ward 7 Democratic primary is expected to face no significant opposition in the general election.

via WTOP|
#dc-council#democratic-nomination#incumbents