In a shocking turn of events, Councilman Trayon White of Washington, DC, was arrested by the FBI on Sunday for his alleged involvement in a bribery scheme. According to federal prosecutors, White used his position to ensure the flow of government contracts to two companies, accepting envelopes filled with cash and lucrative kickbacks in return.

White, who represents southeast DC, is scheduled to appear in DC's federal courthouse on Monday afternoon. The alleged bribery scheme revolved around multimillion-dollar city contracts related to violence intervention services in the capital. Prosecutors claim that White agreed to accept a total of $156,000 in cash, equivalent to 3% of the contracts' value, for his involvement.

The evidence against White includes recorded conversations, as stated in court documents. These recordings reveal that White made agreements with a local businessman who had contracts with the DC government. Unbeknownst to White, the businessman had previously pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges and was working in cooperation with law enforcement.

According to the recordings cited in court filings, White expressed his need for money and stated that he was "hurting." The informant, posing as a businessman, offered White thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for pushing city officials towards specific contracts that would benefit his businesses. They also discussed potential future contracts.

During one recorded conversation, White was heard questioning the informant about what they needed from him, stating that he didn't want to engage in a "quid pro quo" arrangement. However, he proceeded to accept an envelope filled with cash from the informant. White bragged about his influence, claiming to be a significant voice in matters of violence prevention and on the Council.

Additionally, court documents revealed that White and the informant discussed how the councilman would use his position of power to pressure government employees for support. White recounted some of these conversations with the informant, mentioning instances where he told a government employee that he would only support them if they supported him.

The news of Councilman Trayon White's alleged involvement in a bribery scheme has sent shockwaves through the Washington, DC community and the political landscape. If convicted, White could face severe legal repercussions and potential removal from office. As the case progresses, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the extent of the alleged scheme and its implications for the city.