{"id":2342872,"date":"2024-09-18T13:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T17:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-council-begins-investigation-into-trayon-white-over-bribery-accusations-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-18T13:14:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T17:14:59","slug":"dc-council-begins-investigation-into-trayon-white-over-bribery-accusations-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-council-begins-investigation-into-trayon-white-over-bribery-accusations-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DC Council begins investigation into Trayon White over bribery accusations &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdc-council-begins-investigation-into-trayon-white-over-bribery-accusations-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2342872&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The D.C.\u2063 Council has initiated an investigation into\u200c Councilman Trayon White\u200c following\u2062 bribery\u200b accusations. This decision\u2062 comes after White\u2064 was arrested by the\u2062 FBI for allegedly accepting\u2063 a $156,000 bribe to\u2064 influence the renewal of several contracts worth $5.2 million for violence intervention\u2064 services; \u2063he has\u200d pleaded not guilty. The investigation motion was unanimously approved by the council, \u2062although White and the chairman of the committee, Kenyan R. McDuffie, voted &#8220;present.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The council plans\u200b to enlist the legal firm Latham and Watkins to \u200bassist with the $400,000 investigation, emphasizing the seriousness of the\u2063 allegations,\u200b which could \u200clead\u200d to White&#8217;s removal\u200c from office. \u2062Additionally, the inquiry will examine White&#8217;s residency, as he is required to \u2063live in\u200b Ward \u20628, but\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">law enforcement<\/a>\u200b has indicated \u200che may actually reside in Navy\u2063 Yard, which is in Ward 6. <\/p>\n<p>In light of these developments, \u2062the \u200dcouncil has also stripped \u2062White of his position as chairman of \u200cthe youth affairs committee.\u200c They aim to present their findings by December 16, after which White will have 30 days\u200b to prepare a defense before the council votes on possible disciplinary action, including his removal from office.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DC Council begins investigation into Trayon White over bribery accusations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1758654\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/d-c-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Council of the District of Columbia<\/a> voted on Tuesday to conduct an investigation into Councilman<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trayon-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> Trayon White<\/a> related to his federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bribery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scandal-plagued-illinois-democrat-resigns-from-office\/\" title=\"Scandal-Plagued Illinois Democrat Resigns from Office\">bribery charges<\/a><\/a> and other possible violations of council rules.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>This was the first council meeting since White was arrested by FBI agents outside of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trying-to-avoid-a-florida-waukesha-condo-evacuated-due-to-imminent-threat-of-collapse\/\" title=\"\u2018Trying To Avoid A Florida\u2019: Waukesha Condo Evacuated Due To \u2018Imminent Threat Of Collapse\u2019\">luxury high-rise<\/a> in the Navy Yard neighborhood last month. He is accused of accepting a $156,000 bribe in exchange for using his position of power to push for city officials to re-sign several contracts for violence intervention services valued at $5.2 million. White has pleaded not guilty on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/protesters-defend-protests-say-protection-around-capitol-building-was-inadequate\/\" title=\"Protesters defend protests, say protection around Capitol building was inadequate\">federal charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The motion for the investigation was passed unanimously by the council, with White and Councilman Kenyan R. McDuffie, the chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating White, both voting &ldquo;present.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Every member of the council is on the committee with the exception of White.<\/p>\n<p>In conducting its investigation, the council will hire Latham and Watkins for assistance. McDuffie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcwashington.com\/news\/local\/investigation-of-dc-councils-trayon-white-will-cost-dc-taxpayers-400000-member-says\/3719806\/?os=avefgi&amp;ref=app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told <\/a>NBC Washington that the investigation will cost taxpayers $400,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>McDuffie shared that the allegations against White are &ldquo;serious&rdquo; and that, depending on the findings, he could be removed from his office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the bribery charges, the council will seek to determine if White was living in Ward 8, which is a requirement for being a councilman for that district. Law enforcement told the council that White was actually living in Navy Yard, which is a part of Ward 6.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The council also voted to remove White as chairman of the youth affairs committee that oversees the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Now, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson is shifting the various agencies under the committee to the overall council&rsquo;s oversight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The council is expected to have findings ready to share by Dec. 16. White will then have 30 days to prepare a defense. The council will hold a vote on whether to punish White, which could include removing him from office. This would require 11 out of 13 council members to vote in favor of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>McDuffie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/dc-md-va\/2024\/09\/17\/dc-council-trayon-white-investigation\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&amp;stream=top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told<\/a> the <em>Washington Post<\/em> the council will remain fair and balanced in its investigation and deliberations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8203;&#8203;&ldquo;While this is not a court of law, it&rsquo;s still important that any person be provided a fair and thorough process before adverse action can be taken, including possible censure or removal from office,&rdquo; McDuffie said. &ldquo;We owe it to the rest of the District of Columbia to conduct an independent investigation with integrity before making our recommendations. This is a serious matter and requires a serious response, not one that is politically expedient or looks best in the newspaper.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, White remains on the ballot for D.C. Council and has shown no plans to withdraw his candidacy. A large number of Democratic community members are running as write-ins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1758654\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1758654\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The D.C. Council has initiated an investigation into Councilman Trayon White following federal bribery allegations and potential breaches of council regulations. This marks the first meeting since White&#8217;s arrest by FBI agents last month near a luxury high-rise in the Navy Yard area. He is accused of accepting a $156,000 bribe to leverage his influence for city officials to renew several contracts for violence intervention services worth $5.2 million. White has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges.<\/p>\n<p>The council unanimously approved the motion for an investigation, with both White and Councilman Kenyan R. McDuffie\u2014who chairs the ad hoc committee overseeing this inquiry\u2014voting &#8220;present.&#8221; All council members, except for White, are part of this committee. To assist with the investigation, the council will hire Latham and Watkins at a cost of $400,000 to taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>McDuffie emphasized that the allegations against White are serious and could lead to his removal from office based on what is uncovered during the investigation. Additionally, they will look into whether White actually resides in Ward 8 as required for his position; law enforcement indicated he may be living in Navy Yard, which falls under Ward 6.<\/p>\n<p>The council also voted to strip White of his role as chairman of the youth affairs committee that oversees youth rehabilitation services; responsibilities will now shift under overall council oversight led by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.<\/p>\n<p>Findings from this investigation are expected by December 16th, after which White will have 30 days to prepare a defense before a vote on potential disciplinary actions\u2014including possible removal from office\u2014takes place; such action would require approval from 11 out of 13 members.<\/p>\n<p>McDuffie assured that their process would be fair and thorough: \u201cWhile this is not a court of law&#8230; it\u2019s important that any person be provided a fair process before adverse action can be taken.\u201d Despite these challenges, White remains on track as a candidate for D.C. Council without plans to withdraw his candidacy amidst numerous Democratic write-in campaigns emerging<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2542,"featured_media":2342873,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trayon-White-.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[41152,38555,3976,39586,32076],"class_list":["post-2342872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-bribery-accusations","tag-dc-council","tag-investigation","tag-trayon-white","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trayon-White-.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2542"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2342873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}