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.
