怀特霍尔委员会成员Gerald Dixon于2025年12月9日以涉及未成年人的性指控被捕几天后宣誓就职,第二次任期为2025年12月9日。 Whitehall councilmember Gerald Dixon was sworn in for a second term on Dec. 9, 2025, days after being arrested on sex charges involving minors, which he denies.

怀特霍尔市议员Gerald Dixon于2025年12月9日宣誓就任第二任,尽管前一天被捕的罪名是严重的性强迫和强迫卖淫,至少有8名男性青少年参与,指控可追溯到1996年。 Whitehall city councilmember Gerald Dixon was sworn in for a second term on December 9, 2025, despite being arrested the prior day on charges of gross sexual imposition and compelling prostitution involving at least eight male teens, with allegations dating back to 1996. 包括联邦调查局在内的当局表示，包括在他家中发现的录音和艺术品等证据支持了这些说法，尽管迪克森否认不当行为，称这些材料是LGBTQ+表达。 Authorities, including the FBI, say evidence including recordings and artwork found at his home supports the claims, though Dixon denies wrongdoing, calling the materials LGBTQ+ expression. 他以选民授权和政治反对派为由,自行获释,仍被禁止与未成年人联系,并拒绝辞职。 Released on his own recognizance, he remains barred from contacting minors and has refused to resign, citing voter mandate and political opposition. 市议会正在审查可能的撤职,这需要在公开听证后进行全体一致投票,但是没有确定时间表。 The city council is reviewing potential removal, which would require a unanimous vote after a public hearing, but no timeline has been set. 警方继续调查,可能还有更多受害者。 Police continue investigating, with concerns additional victims may exist.