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DC Cops Charge Marion Barry With Stalking

Woman says scandal-plagued councilman was 'bothering' her

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(Newser) – Washington DC's most-wanted politician, Marion Barry, has again found himself on the wrong side of the law, reports the Washington Post. Police busted the 73-year-old councilmember and former mayor last night after a woman complained he was "bothering her" as the two traveled in separate vehicles in a DC park. Barry was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor stalking count.

Police later released Barry, who will probably appear in court later this week. Barry has had many previous run-ins with the law—he’s currently on probation for tax offenses. Police wouldn’t reveal the woman’s relationship with Barry, and his lawyer was still trying to "find out what's going on” late last night.

Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, 71, right, leaves court with his lawyer Frederick D. Cooke Jr., Thursday, June 21, 2007. Barry was charged with stalking a woman last night.
Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, 71, right, leaves court with his lawyer Frederick D. Cooke Jr., Thursday, June 21, 2007. Barry was charged with stalking a woman last night.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry leaves US District Court in Washington in this Aug. 11, 1990 file photo.
District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry leaves US District Court in Washington in this Aug. 11, 1990 file photo.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
The United States Park Police said Marion Barry was arrested Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington after a woman flagged down an officer and complained that Barry was stalking her.
The United States Park Police said Marion Barry was arrested Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington after a woman flagged down an officer and complained that Barry was stalking her.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)
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jwilsonte
Jul 5, 09 1:41 PM CDT
why does this guy keep getting off it shows law is racist for the blacks if a white man had crack cocaine convictions ,D.U.I.'s tax evasion! stalking and more .they would be in prison barry is a city councilman LOL Reply
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riffran
Jul 5, 09 7:55 PM CDT
you forgot the ethnic cleansing with machete's and female genitalia mutilation under the guise of "culture"......and the rampant tribal warfare
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emptycalm
Jul 5, 09 8:35 PM CDT
That is a very single sighted response. The reasons that 3rd world countries, which you seem to be referring to, have little if any to do with self governing. It most often has to do with us larger more "civilized" countries exploting them for years and years. Maybe you should try poking some holes in yr skin and have sex on the street. It might broaden your worldview.
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ack
Jul 5, 09 2:57 PM CDT
Maybe he's getting PR advice from Sarah Palin. Reply
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DJM420
Jul 5, 09 6:58 PM CDT
brilliant! actually, im not sure if that would be better or worse for him...lol. id sure recommend against it...
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