Drew pinsky interviewed emily miller about toronto mayor rob ford admitting to smoking crack but refusing to leave office. Barry was not only caught on video smoking crack and. 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. 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. One of the possession charges stems from his arrest on january 18, 1990, at the vista hotel in washington, d. 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. Why, despite corruption, marion barry was so beloved when it came to winning the publics approval, washington, d. Marion barry denies any parallels between himself and rob. The washington city paper reached out to former washington, dc mayor marion barry, who was arrested after being filmed smoking crack in. The former fourterm mayor will long be remembered for one night in 1990 when he was caught on video lighting a crack pipe in an fbi sting operation.
The crackedout life of marion barry, the original rob ford. But the jury 11 blacks and two whites was hung on 12 of the 14 counts including. Dec 01, 2010 students of the history of marion barry may recall that during the infamous bitch set me up video of barry smoking crack in room 727 of the old vista international hotel with former. Crack smoking mayors through the ages the washington dc city council took a large step towards placing a statue of former mayor marion barry in front of its wilson building, probably to honor his work as a civil rights activist. Jul 12, 2017 when it comes to iconic crack smoking mayors, rob ford is a pale imitation when compared to former washington, d. The toronto police chief coming out and there was actually video that the mayor was caught smoking crack. On saturday, an 8foothigh bronze statue of former mayor marion barry was unveiled on pennsylvania avenue in the nations capital, just blocks from the white house. Sometime in the 1980s, marion barry, the married mayor of washington, dc, and a man who enjoyed a party, found himself alone with a woman at a friends house after a long, celebratory night. 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.
Barry was famously caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine in. Theres no need to run from crack mayor the washington. Mayor barry arrested this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Today, the 68yearold selfproclaimed mayor for life is back in politics, serving on the d. Former district of columbia mayor marion barry, whose four terms were overshadowed by his 1990 arrest after being caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine, died sunday morning. Thats exactly right this video again the source of internet rumors for months now. Jan, 2014 this song used to play on the radio shortly after the fbi busted marion barry for smoking crack. Commission on the arts and humanities next to the washington city council building, located just blocks from the white house.
Its safe to say the mayor does appear in the video, toronto police chief bill blair told reporters. Toronto mayor admits smoking crack cocaine duration. 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. Barry arrested on cocaine charges in undercover fbi, police. The rob ford crack saga appears to be nearing the end in toronto. The man who dominated a generation of washington politics is adored by.
The controversy has drawn comparisons to the 1990 arrest of thenwashington mayor marion barry, who was videotaped smoking crack cocaine in a hotel room during an fbi sting operation. District of columbia to memorialize crack smoking former. In 1990, during his third term as mayor, marion barry, who is a current d. Former district of columbia marion barry who overcame a disgraceful scandal after he was busted smoking crack cocaine with a hooker is about to get his own special place in washington history. There is an eerie similarity between allegations against the toronto mayor and the case of marion barry, who was caught smoking crack on video as part of an fbi sting. News brings you two selections from our archives on marion barry s jan. The craziest crap marion barry has said over the years. Fcking rightwing toronto mayor reportedly seen smoking. This song used to play on the radio shortly after the fbi busted marion barry for smoking crack. Marion barry, the scandalplagued former mayor of washington, d. Washington ap divisive and flamboyant, maddening and beloved, marion barry outshone every politician in the 40year history of district of columbia selfrule. After six months in prison, he was released and won a seat on the city council. Dc mayor marion barry smoking crack video site 141phd.
In video captured by tmz, the former mayor of washington d. Marion barry says he never smoked crack new york post. Marion barry, reelected washington mayor after drug term. Washington ap for many americans, marion barry was something of a punchline. Marion barry says rob fords got nothing on him video. Former cracksmoking washington mayor marion barry dead at. The late washington mayor was largely known around the country for having been caught on video smoking crack cocaine in a 1990 fbi sting. One of the possession charges stems from his arrest on january 18, 1990. The 83minute video, which was watched by jurors in barry s trial on drugpossession charges, featured a furious mayor yelling about the woman he was with. Mayor muriel bowser sat down and spoke to vlad about a variety of topics. Apr 30, 2009 the craziest crap marion barry has said over the years. Jun 14, 2014 sometime in the 1980s, marion barry, the married mayor of washington, dc, and a man who enjoyed a party, found himself alone with a woman at a friends house after a long, celebratory night. Marion barry statue to pay tribute to a flawed dc icon. Marion barry, former mayor known for smoking crack, dead.
Mayor marion barry has been charged with drug possession and lying to a grand jury. Nov 23, 2014 marion barry, the notorious mayor of washington dc who was jailed for smoking crack cocaine yet still won reelection, died on saturday night, at the age of 78. Dc mayor muriel bowser on dave chappelle, marion barry. Marion barry, the notorious mayor of washington dc who was jailed for smoking crack cocaine yet still won reelection, died on saturday night, at the age of 78. Marion barry, washingtons mayor for life, even after. A democrat, barry had served three tenures on the council of the district of columbia, representing as an at. Marion barry, former mayor known for smoking crack, dead at. Why, despite corruption, marion barry was so beloved. Toronto mayor admits to smoking crack video abc news. Mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack youtube.
In a 1990 fbi sting, barry the sitting mayor of washington, d. Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress, marion barry jr. Barry was famously caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine in 1990 in an fbi sting. Barry arrested on cocaine charges in undercover fbi. In january 1990, an fbi sting operation busted washington, d. May 06, 2005 in 1990, the fbi busted washington, d. City council is prepared to honor the citys iconic hero with an eightfoottall statue in fron. Statue of marion barry, controversial former mayor. When it comes to iconic crack smoking mayors, rob ford is a pale imitation when compared to former washington, d. Mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack. Aug 15, 2016 christopher barry, the son of the late washington, d.
In this july 6, 2009 file photo, former district of columbia mayor marion barry attends a news conference on the steps of washingtons city hall. District mayor muriel bowser praised the disgraced former mayor of washington, d. Washington mayor marion barry smoking crack 10 most. Students of the history of marion barry may recall that during the infamous bitch set me up video of barry smoking crack in room 727 of the old vista international hotel with former. After months of rumors, toronto police said thursday they have finally recovered video of mayor ford smoking crack cocaine. Marion barry, the man who made smoking crack while mayor of a major city famous, says rob ford cant hold a candle to him. District of columbia to memorialize crack smoking former mayor with 8foottall statue by donn marten former district of columbia marion barry who overcame a disgraceful scandal after he was busted smoking crack cocaine with a hooker is about to get his own special place in washington history. Council member, was taped smoking crack in a hotel room in an fbi. Evidence videotape from barry trial mayor marion barry has been charged with drug possession and lying to a grand jury.
Rob ford smoking crack is nothing compared to what u. Aug 06, 2014 mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack. Video of crack cocaine arrest made him infamous worldwide. Mayor marion barry taking two long drags from a crack pipe in a. But for many, his legacy was not defined by the accomplishments and failures of his four terms as mayor. Theres no need to run from crack mayor the washington post. Mayor marion barry is arrested for crackcocaine the. Attorney ultimately brought 14 charges against marion barry. But inside the district of columbia, barry s legacy is far more complicated and emotional. When questioned about the existence of the nowinfamous crack smoking video, mayor ford said, i do not use crack cocaine. One of the possession charges stems from his arrest on january 18, 1990, at the vista hotel in washington, dc. After being caught on video smoking crack during his third term as mayor of dc in 1990, marion barry served six months in prison, and was later reelected mayor.