Violence intervention program CEO steps down days after Councilman Trayon White's arrest

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to pressure city workers to renew certain contracts for "violence interruption programs." In the wake of those charges, organizations that provide anti-violence programs in the city are working to ensure the community is not neglected.
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[@davidlj53]

Trayon fell to the oldest game in politics. Probably seemed like a good idea until the feds showed up.

[@louddd414]

Facts gotta be smarter than that

[@HunkMine]

He really thought Jews controlled the weather. He is dumb as shit

[@blaklion-eq5ji]

Violence Interruptors, what a scam

[@luvlabso130]

Corruption is rampant.

[@JessicaS-s8p]

Yep. Black owned businesses

[@TimP-p2h]

Bet there were more involved........

[@johnaltobello5095]

More tax dollars down the toilet..

[@johnaltobello5095]

Who's really getting the money?

[@thesheepdog]

So,they only serve the community if they get paid? Bullshit!💩

[@luvlabso130]

The govt money that is wasted and lining pocket up and down the line.

[@MillennialMadness85]

Small fish.

[@shannoncleveland5904]

😏