A mistrial was declared in the federal bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White.

What it means

A mistrial has been declared in the federal bribery trial of D.C. Council member Trayon White after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. This means the case ends without a conviction or acquittal, and prosecutors have the option to retry White. The mistrial stems from allegations that White accepted bribes in exchange for official actions.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solidly reported by multiple reputable secondary outlets (Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Courthouse News), who cite the judge's declaration in open court. The primary source is the courtroom proceeding itself, and the reporting is close to that event.

How new

Genuinely new — the mistrial was declared on September 28, 2026, the publication date of the reporting.

Past coverage

We covered the jury deadlock that led to the mistrial earlier today (September 28, 2026).

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