Trayon White trial: Mistrial declared in federal bribery case against DC councilmember

Published September 28, 2026 11:24 AM EDT

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the bribery trial of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White. White was accused of accepting cash payments in exchange for using his elected office to help extend city contracts for an associate’s business.

WASHINGTON, US- SEPTEMBER 25: Washington, DC Ward 8 Council member Trayon White Sr. arrives to the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2026. White's trial was delayed after jury selection process too lo

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