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Judge Orders Continued Deliberations in Trayon White Trial

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Judge Contreras Orders Deliberations

Judge Rudolph Contreras ordered the deadlocked jury to continue deliberations in Trayon White’s bribery trial.
Jurors reported on Friday they could not reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberation.
Defense attorney Gary Kohlman moved for a mistrial, saying “enough is enough”.
Prosecutor John Crabb urged jurors to keep deliberating, prompting Judge Contreras to affirm the order.

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White Wins Reinstatement

The D.C. Council voted to oust White after his arrest; he then won a special election for Ward 8.
D.C. law bars felons from office, prompting speculation about a court battle over White’s seat during appeal.
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson declined comment on possible expulsion, though he removed White in 2025.

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Judge Contreras Orders Deliberations

Judge Rudolph Contreras ordered the deadlocked jury to continue deliberations in Trayon White’s bribery trial.
Jurors reported on Friday they could not reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberation.
Defense attorney Gary Kohlman moved for a mistrial, saying “enough is enough”.
Prosecutor John Crabb urged jurors to keep deliberating, prompting Judge Contreras to affirm the order.

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