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EXECUTIVE · DC · 1979-1991
Marion Barry
Mayor of DC · Democrat · District of Columbia
NOTABLE
On the record
Arrested Jan 1990 in FBI crack-cocaine sting; convicted, served 6 mo prison
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · drug-offense
Background
Marion Shepilov Barry Jr. (1936–2014) was DC Mayor across four terms: 1979-1991 + 1995-1999. Civil rights organizer (SNCC chair 1960-61). Arrested January 18, 1990 in an FBI sting at the Vista International Hotel — caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine with ex-girlfriend Hazel "Rasheeda" Moore. Served 6 months federal prison; returned to elected office 1992 (Ward 8 Council) + won the Mayor's office back 1994. "The Mayor for Life." Died Nov 23, 2014 in office on Ward 8 DC Council.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Sharon Pratt Kelly (1991-1995)
- Walter Washington (1975-1979)