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District Links: Judge declares mistrial in Trayon White case as U.S. attorney vows another try; Kennedy Center officials had put off repairs; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 28, 2026 Last updated Sep 28, 2026

The judge in Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White Sr.’s federal bribery trial today declared a mistrial after the jury again proclaimed its inability to reach a unanimous verdict, with members reportedly having “cemented” their views amid further deliberations.

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