The case for and against Councilmember Trayon White

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Sep 17, 20265:08News & Politics

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White's federal bribery trial got underway this week. Paul Butler, a Georgetown law professor, author, and former federal prosecutor joined WAMU to break down the cases for both the prosecution...

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