Mayor marion barry has been charged with drug possession and lying to a grand jury. Aug 11, 2016 a video showing rob ford, the late former mayor of toronto, smoking crack has been made public for the first time, some three years after it engulfed the city in scandal and earned ford. Barry arrested on cocaine charges in undercover fbi. Sep 25, 2014 rob fords sister, kathy ford, told police that she smoked crack with her famous mayoral brother back in april in front of the dealer who sold him the drug that evening, new court documents revealed. Well, i cant speak to barry, as i am not from dc nor was i alive during his first term as mayor, nor was i into politics during his second term as mayor. This article appears in the april 2014 issue of washingtonian. May 18, 2014 rob ford reutersaaron harris rob fords 12 most rob ford moments hes armwrestled hulk hogan, danced to bob marley, smoked crack and cursed in front of kids all in a days work. Moore smoking crack in an executive suite at the grand hyatt hotel. Mayor barry will discuss his campaigns for mayor of washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the. Fbi video of undercover sting on marion barry fbi footage shows former d. News brings you two selections from our archives on marion barrys jan. Mayor marion barry alleges the fbi tried to kill me the mayor says crack cocaine bust was actually a murder plot with poison. Council member marion barry proclaimed monday that he had never smoked crack cocaine.
His defense after being arrested was, bh set me up. The late washington mayor was largely known around the country for having been caught on video smoking crack cocaine in a 1990 fbi sting. Fbi video of undercover sting on marion barry the washington post. Admitting he probably smoked crack last year cost him most of his powers, but hes up for reelection. A democrat, barry had served three tenures on the council of the district of columbia, representing as an atlarge member from 1975 to 1979 and in ward 8 from.
This videotape, taken by a hidden camera at the hotel, was introduced on june 28. Back on the night of january 18th of that same year, things transpired behind the door of room 727 that would reverberate through the national political scene for years. So weve seen here robin in the in the united states and washington dc actually not too long ago the mayor caught. Aug 15, 20 clearly, washington, dc is crime ridden and not fit for tourists. Toronto ap rob fords sister told police the toronto mayor smoked crack cocaine with her one night in april in the company of a man she claimed sold drugs to her brother that night.
Commission on the arts and humanities next to the washington city council building, located just blocks from the white house. Fbi video of undercover sting on marion barry washington post. Amid his disgrace, the toronto city leader may take heart from the political comeback of washington dc mayor marion berry. Rob ford reutersaaron harris rob fords 12 most rob ford moments hes armwrestled hulk hogan, danced to bob marley, smoked crack and cursed in front of kids all in a days work. Barry was active in the aftermath of the 1968 washington, d.
Mayor marion barry just blocks away from the white house. Dec 05, 20 but in an interview with a washington dc sports radio station, mr ford said the claims were an outright lie. Barry served 4 terms as mayor, but his defining moment for most people is what he did in a hotel room during his tenure. Washington mayor marion barry smoking crack despite the drug scandal, marion barry managed to continue his career in washington, d. Marion barry, the former washington, dc mayor infamously caught on camera smoking crack only to be reelected, has once again found himself in hot water.
I am just under two years away from being as old as marion s. Marion barry could be anything in the whole world medium. The current mayor of the district of columbia is muriel bowser, a democrat, who has served in the role since january 2, 2015. Dec 05, 20 the embattled mayor of canadas largest city toronto, rob ford, denies trying to buy a video which apparently showed him smoking crack cocaine. One of the possession charges stems from his arrest on january 18, 1990, at the vista hotel in washington, dc. Dc mayor marion barry smoking crack video site bifovydragruro. Marion shepilov barry was an american politician who served as the second mayor of the. Washington reuters marion barry, the scandalplagued former mayor of washington, d. Footage of late toronto mayor rob ford smoking crack released. Even though district of columbia is not a state, the district government also has certain statelevel responsibilities, making some of the mayors duties analogous to those of united states governors.
Mayor marion barry was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine last night at the downtown vista international hotel after a fastmoving undercover investigation by the fbi and d. The official facebook account of the mayor of washington, dc. Prosecutors alleged that the mayor smoked crack cocaine with. Marion barry, the scandalplagued former mayor of washington, d.
Jun 23, 2014 former washington, dc, mayor marion barry claims hes never smoked crack cocaine despite a widely circulated surveillance video that showed him lighting up a pipe and inhaling. Toronto mayor admits to smoking crack video abc news. The former washington mayor reflects on his life and his new memoir. In the 1970s, he was a celebrated civil rights activist, district of columbia school board member and city councilmember who even took a bullet while trying to defend a city building during a hostage crisis.
Mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack. Mayor bowser makes washington, dc the first city in the nation to set affordable housing goals by neighborhood. This frame from a black and white fbi videotape shows fbi agents reading washington mayor marion barry, second from right in suspenders, his rights after he allegedly smoked crack cocaine in a. The mayors housing equity report and the districts draft comprehensive plan proposal focus on balancing interests to ensure a vibrant, equitable, and resilient city. On video very similar circumstance caught smoking crack serve some time but. Marion barry could be anything in the whole world 730dc. Mayor barry was charged with drug possession and lying to a grand jury. Marion barry statue to pay tribute to a flawed dc icon ap news. Toronto mayor rob ford denies trying to buy crack video bbc. The embattled mayor of canadas largest city toronto, rob ford, denies trying to buy a video which apparently showed him smoking crack cocaine. The crackedout life of marion barry, the original rob ford.
In a 1990 fbi sting, barry the sitting mayor of washington, d. Amid his disgrace, the toronto city leader may take heart from the political comeback of. Marion barry says he never smoked crack new york post. The former democrat mayor served four terms as mayor of dc from 1979 to 1991 and again from 1995 to 1999. The arrest caused a sensation, but it was hardly a. Barry was elected mayor in 1978, noting that, washington, dc, had. Rob fords sister, kathy ford, told police that she smoked crack with her famous mayoral brother back in april in front of the dealer who sold him the. Christopher barry, the son of district of columbia mayor marion barry, makes remarks during the final funeral service for his father at the convention center on dec. Marz 1936 in itta bena, leflore county, mississippi. Toronto mayor rob ford denies trying to buy crack video. Clearly, washington, dc is crime ridden and not fit for tourists. However he was a democrat so i suspect he had problems far worse than smoking crack, although in those days i feel like their party wasnt such as a frankensteins monster of toxicity and evil. Marion shepilov barry born marion barry jr march 6, 1936 november 23, 2014 was an american politician who served as the second mayor of the district of columbia from 1979 to 1991, and again as the fourth mayor from 1995 to 1999.
Prosecutors alleged that the mayor smoked crack cocaine with model. Barry arrested on cocaine charges in undercover fbi, police operation. Former washington mayor marion barry, who left office in disgrace and went to. At the vista international hotel in downtown washington, barry was caught smoking the. Former cracksmoking democrat mayor gets statue erected in. But in an interview with a washington dc sports radio station, mr ford said the claims were an outright lie. Yes, chris rock, marion barry definitely smoked crack and got his job as mayor. On video very similar circumstance caught smoking crack serve.
Prosecutors alleged that the mayor smoked crack cocaine with model rashita moore. Former mayor wants asians out of washington, dc rt usa news. Footage of late toronto mayor rob ford smoking crack. Barry, who served two terms as city mayor from1979 to 1991 and again from 1995 to 1999, as well as a city councilman, had a statue unveiled in his honor last saturday by the d. Linda davidsonthe washington post via getty images washington mayor marion barry jr. This video streaming is best viewed in internet explorer 11, and firefox and chrome browsers.
Former washington, dc, mayor marion barry claims hes never smoked crack cocaine despite a widely circulated surveillance video that showed him lighting up a pipe and inhaling. But the jury 11 blacks and two whites was hung on 12 of the 14 counts including. In may 20, after toronto mayor rob ford was allegedly videotaped smoking what was reported to be crack, parallels were made with the. A video showing rob ford, the late former mayor of toronto, smoking crack has been made public for the first time, some three years after it engulfed the city in scandal and earned ford. Toronto mayor rob ford admits to smoking crack bbc news. Aug 06, 2014 mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack. Rob ford smoking crack is nothing compared to what u. Marion barry, reelected washington mayor after drug term. Mar 24, 2014 elected in 2010, ford survived a judges 2012 order to step down after a flap over improper gifts. Wyndham washington hotel 1400 m street nw washington, dc 20005 202 4291700.