In the fourth day of testimony in the federal bribery trial of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White, prosecutors went over what they called a “bribery contract” and showed video of what they say was the first time an FBI informant gave him cash.
Plus, an IRS special agent testified on White’s overdrawn checking account at the time.
White has pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution hammered on video of Allieu Kamara giving White cash – $15,000 – and the conversation between the two.
“What do you need me to do, man? I don’t want you to feel like you need to give me something to get something,” White says.
“No, no, it’s cool. That’s cool, but I definitely need you,” Kamara says.
Prosecutors went over a handwritten document they referred to as the bribery contract. Kamara laid out all the contracts he was seeking help with, their dollar amount and what the 3% kickback would be for White it he helped, totaling up to $141,000.
An IRS special agent testified that at the time White was taking cash payments from Kamara, his bank account was overdrawn. White had $9 in his savings account, and his checking account was overdrawn by as much as $1,000.
The last defense witness before the courtroom’s lunch break was Kweli Sneed, who was interim director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. In videos, White could be heard saying he pressured her and threatened not to vote for her confirmation unless she helped with the contracts.
Under oath, when Sneed was asked by defense attorneys if that ever happened, she repeatedly said “no” and that he never put any pressure on her or threatened her confirmation.
The case is set to last until sometime next week.
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