Jury Hears Evidence in DC Councilmember Trayon White’s Federal Bribery Trial

Trayon White Trial Hinges on One Question: Bribery or Setup?

White is the first sitting D.C. elected official to go to trial for an alleged crime since his self-professed political mentor, Marion Barry.

Jury Selection and a Family Member-Turned-Informant in Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember White's Bribery Trial

On the morning of Sept. 15, the prosecution and defense made opening statements before a jury of 14, the racial and gender composition of which is: one Latina, three Black women and two Black men, five white women and five white men.

Trayon White Sr.’s attorneys say lawmaker was set up as bribery trial opens

The case, which hinges on recordings by a government informant, could come down to a single juror.

Federal corruption trial opens for DC Council member Trayon White – WTOP News

A bribery trial starts this week for a D.C., Council member accused of accepting cash from an associate in exchange for using his elected position to help extend city contracts for the associate's businesses

Brother-in-law revealed to be FBI informant in Trayon White investigation

On the first day of testimony in the bribery trial of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White, a packed courtroom saw video of the defendant allegedly taking bribes. White is accused of accepting cash from an associate in exchange for using his elected position to help extend city contracts for the associate’s businesses. He pleaded not guilty. Video showed five meetings involving the councilmember, including several in which White took cash and spoke a…

Opening statements begin in Trayon White's bribery trial

Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday for D.C. Councilmember Trayon White's federal bribery trial.