WTOP/Scott Gelman

WTOP/Scott Gelman

WTOP/Scott Gelman

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Amid federal bribery charges, Trayon White was sworn in as the Ward 8 representative on the D.C. Council in Southeast Friday afternoon.

The room was largely empty until moments before the event was scheduled to start. Then, a large group of community members entered the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, escorting White to the stage on the way to their seats.

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