The federal court indictment said the councilman pocketed roughly $35,000 when he met with an FBI informant who also runs a violence interruption group in the District. Mr. White allegedly told the informant that he has “great weight” when it comes to influencing how the city spends its money on anti-violence efforts.
D.C. police union, anti-violence group at odds over funding amid Trayon White's bribery case
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On one occasion, Mr. White allegedly told the informant, "Once you and I lock eyes and gets to an understanding, I gets to work. I can start making s--- happen,"
D.C. Council member Trayon White pleads not guilty in federal bribery case
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