Evans called the punishment “severe” and apologized to his colleagues.

Evans apologized, though didn’t clarify what exactly he was apologizing for.

The D.C. Council voted overwhelmingly to rebuke one of its own today when it reprimanded Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) over an investigation into his role in the awarding of a 2009 D.C. Lottery contract.

A D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed Councilmember Jim Graham’s (D-Ward 1) request for an injunction and restraining order against the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability.

Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) “adversely harmed the public confidence” in the D.C. Council with his reported roles in the awarding of D.C. Lottery and Metro contracts, Chairman Phil Mendelson told reporters today.