The federal grand jury probe into D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2010 campaign is intensifying as investigators have obtained fingerprints from the individuals involved in the campaign and offering immunity to a campaign consultant. The new information has reignited criticism that scandals within the city’s executive office and within the council are holding the District at bay.

“The longer that any perception of illegal activity or scandals is associated with [Gray’s] name, it continues to hang as an albatross around his neck,” said Bud Jackson, president of Jackson Group Media in Alexandria.”As long as this unfolds … it’s hard to accomplish anything,” he added later.