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18/01/1990 Washington, D.C. Mayor is arrested for drug possession

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Archive: Marion Barry Arrest Aftermath (January 19, 1990)

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Marion Barry Discusses His Humble Upbringing, Moving Pass DC Scandal & His Impact on DC

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Marion Barry: Never smoked crack in my life

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US: WASHINGTON: MAYOR MARION BARRY SWORN IN

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EPIC! Marion Barry Unloads On Geraldo: 'Stop The Bullsh*t' On My Past!, Calls Weiner 'Good Democrat'

Marion Barry was and 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. In the 1960s he was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1990 he was videotaped smoking crack cocaine and hence was arrested by FBI.
    • Essentials 

    • Personal 

    • Undergraduate studies at LeMoyne College 

    • Master's degree, Nashville Student Movement, SNCC 

    • Doctoral studies 

    • Working for SNCC 

    • 1971–1974: D.C. Board of Education 

    • 1974–1979: D.C. Council and shooting 

    • 1978 mayoral election 

    • First term 

    • Second term 

    • Third term 

    • 1990 arrest and drug conviction 

    • D.C. Council 

    • 1994 mayoral election 

    • 1995–1999: D.C. Mayor fourth term 

    • 2000–2014: D.C. Council 

    • Vote on gay marriage 

    • Failures to file tax returns and pay taxes 

    • Alleged traffic violations 

    • Conflict of interest: personal benefit from contract to girlfriend 

    • Asian American racist remarks controversy 

    • Death 

    • Legacy