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Recently, a member of the expelled DC Council won the seat from where he was accused of accepting a cash bribe five months ago.
Traseon White is ready to reconstruct the vacant seat in February, when members of the DC Council unanimously voted to remove it from the situation, which was the first time in the history of the city.
In August 2024, FBI arrested White, when he was accused of agreeing to accept $ 156,000 in bribe by federal authorities. Their test is scheduled to begin in January 2026. White denies any wrongdoing and is not guilty in the federal case, despite giving pockets to the envelope allegedly cashless despite his clear video.
Columbia Council’s District Election Trayon White, Center, pumps his fist because he comes to his ward 8 special election watch party, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Washington, DC (AP Photo/Julia Damri Nikhinson)
DC Council Federal Excluses Traseon White after Federal Bribery Charge
A Department of justice From August 2024, it is alleged that the white agreed to accept bribe in exchange for “to use its official status for pressure renewal” of contracts worth $ 5.2 million.
White was allowed to run in a special election as he was not convicted of hooliganism.
White said in his victory speech, “So we sent a message to the DC City Council loudly and clearly that the Traseon White is to live here.” The Associated PressWhich is called the race. The outlet stated that a member of the harassed council told the story of his return to the office as one of the flexibility and redemption.
Trayon White was given to Walter E on 2 January 2025, Washington, DC. The Washington Convention Center is sworn in during another tenure during the swearing -in at the function of members of Koilambia district. (Maravin Joseph/The Washington Post Getty Image)
DC Council has proposed a bill to ban cell phones in public schools of the district
Now, members of the DC Council are facing an option: Do they allow the White to withdraw their seat or do they re -expel it, effectively disregard ward 8 voters’ will? They still have time to decide that White will not be sworn in in the office after the election results are certified in August. However, According to exiosThe council has the ability to block the office before taking over due to the corruption scam.
Columbia Councilambambar-Election Trasson White districts speak in their ward 8 special election watch party, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Damri Nikhinson)
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White’s story resonates controversial former DC Mayor Marian Barry in more than one way. Barry staged a historic political return after the FBI caught the camera smoking rift on cocaine.
According to Associated Press, White represents Frederick D. Cook is being done by Junior, who also worked as Barry’s defense lawyer. In addition, after his two mayorl conditions, Barry served as a representative of Ward 8 in the DC Council, winning the seat in 2005. He took over till his death in 2014.
