Washington, D.C. (Sunday, August 18, 2024) – Legal trouble for DC Councilmember Trayon White. Reports indicate the Ward 8 lawmaker was arrested Sunday afternoon by federal authorities. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has confirmed the reports. But indicated he did not know why FBI agents took White into custody. No information on where White was arrested.
The FBI has not made any statements nor has anyone from White’s office. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.