Watch crack smoking former dc mayor marion berry say bullshit on. Media playback is unsupported on your device media caption. Your mayor smokes crack, your mayor smokes crack, hey ho dc you blow, your mayor smokes crack. Sources said that the mayor, who was arrested shortly after 8 p. Prosecutors alleged that the mayor smoked crack cocaine with model rasheeda moore. Nov 05, 20 following months of accusations, mayor rob ford has admitted that he has smoked crack cocaine. Toronto mayor rob ford admits to smoking crack bbc news. Jul 12, 2017 marion barry, the former fourtime mayor of washington d. This article is about the former mayor of washington, d. 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.
One of the possession charges stems from his arrest on january 18, 1990, at the vista hotel in washington, dc. 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. Christopher barry, the son of district of columbia mayor marion barry, makes remarks during the. This article appears in the april 2014 issue of washingtonian. The 44yearold mayor admitted early last month that he had smoked crack cocaine in a drunken stupor but denied he was an addict. Barry was elected mayor in 1978, noting that, washington, dc, had.
Toronto mayor rob ford says admitting to the world that he smoked crack cocaine is the most difficult and embarrassing thing i have ever had to do, but he has no plans to step aside from his. Toronto mayor rob ford denies trying to buy crack video. Toronto mayor rob ford admits he has smoked crack cocaine. Tearful toronto mayor admits crack use, wont step down. Marion barry, reelected washington mayor after drug term. Footage of late toronto mayor rob ford smoking crack released. Commission on the arts and humanities erected a bronze statue of controversial former washington, d.
Mayor marion barrys arrest in an fbi sting operation for possession of crack cocaine. Mayor rob ford wont step down despite crack use cbc news. A democrat, barry had served three tenures on the council of the district of columbia, representing as an at. Mayor rob ford has admitted to smoking crack maybe a year agothat is, while he was serving toronto as mayor. Crack smoking former dc mayor marion berry had a very heated exchange with geraldo.
Nov 05, 20 mayor rob ford has admitted to smoking crack maybe a year agothat is, while he was serving toronto as mayor. Former cracksmoking democrat mayor gets statue erected in. Mayor marion barry just blocks away from the white house. Marion barry, the scandalplagued former mayor of washington, d. Emily miller asks marion barry about his unpaid dc parking. He was first elected to toronto city council in the 2000 toronto municipal election, and was reelected to his council seat twice. The arrest caused a sensation, but it was hardly a. In september 1991, he was sentenced to six months in prison for possession of crack cocaine. 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. 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. Marion barry, the former fourtime mayor of washington d. By 1987, mayor barry was visibly affected by his addiction to crack cocaine. Facing a raucous group of reporters on tuesday morning, ford said he smoked crack, perhaps about a year ago. Toronto mayor rob ford admitted on tuesday that he has smoked crack cocaine, probably in one of my drunken stupors, but insisted hes not an addict and will not resign.
Elected in 2010, ford survived a judges 2012 order to step down after a flap over improper gifts. Your mayor smokes crack a new york red bulls football song. Mar 22, 2016 rob ford, the pugnacious former mayor of toronto who gained international notoriety after he admitted smoking crack while in office, died on tuesday after an 18month battle with cancer. Nov 05, 20 toronto mayor rob ford says he has smoked crack cocaine, in one of my drunken stupors. Unfortunately, for the people of dc, the crack problem was not limited to the citys most dangerous streets it was plaguing the mayors own office as well. Mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack. Toronto mayor rob ford has admitted smoking crack cocaine in a.
Moore smoking crack in an executive suite at the grand hyatt hotel. Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress, marion barry jr. Toronto mayor rob ford has admitted that he used crack cocaine while in office. The sources said the mayor was with a longtime female friend of the mayor who agreed to.
Marion shepilov barry was an american politician who served as the second mayor of 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 international notoriety. 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. Yes, chris rock, marion barry definitely smoked crack and got his job as mayor back.
Admitting he probably smoked crack last year cost him most of his powers, but hes up for reelection. Mishearing a question, he even constructs an argument for a. Toronto mayor rob ford has admitted smoking crack cocaine in a drunken stupor, despite denying he had taken the drug. Before and after his term as mayor, ford was a city councillor representing ward 2 of etobicoke north. Toronto mayor rob ford says he has smoked crack cocaine, in one of my drunken stupors. The twoway rob ford said it happened during the past year, perhaps during a drunken. Jun 23, 2014 never smoked crack as simple as that, mr. Footage of late toronto mayor rob ford smoking crack. Rob ford, the pugnacious former mayor of toronto who gained international notoriety after he admitted smoking crack while in office, died on tuesday after an 18month battle with cancer. Nov 05, 20 tearful toronto mayor admits crack use, wont step down november 5, 20 6. 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. His celebrity was transformed into international notoriety in january 1990, when he was videotaped during a sting operation smoking crack cocaine and.
After months of controversy, toronto mayor rob ford has confirmed that he indeed smoked crack. Toronto toronto mayor rob ford said tuesday he smoked crack probably a year ago when he was in a drunken stupor, an admission that follows months of. The public had known of his womanizing, and there had been rumors of drug use. Washington mayor marion barry smoking crack 10 most. Following months of accusations, mayor rob ford has admitted that he has smoked crack cocaine. Rob ford smoking crack is nothing compared to what u. Jan 17, 20 during his third term as mayor of washington, d. Marion barry could be anything in the whole world medium. Toronto mayor rob ford admits smoking crack cbs news. Fbi video of undercover sting on marion barry the washington post. I wasnt lying, the mayor said to reporters at a brief scrum in front. Tearful toronto mayor admits crack use, wont step down november 5, 20 6. Jan 17, 20 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. He was first elected to toronto city council in the 2000 toronto municipal election, and.
His defense after being arrested was, bh set me up. Toronto mayor rob ford has become embroiled in scandal after admitting to reporters that he smoked crack cocaine in one of his drunken stupors. Aug 06, 2014 known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress, marion barry jr. This videotape, taken by a hidden camera at the hotel, was introduced on june 28, 1990, as evidence in the mayors trial. 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. And yes he smoked crack, which would seem to be a problem, but he was an excellent mayor, in fact, he was as good a mayor as you could ask for. Nov 05, 20 toronto toronto mayor rob ford said tuesday he smoked crack probably a year ago when he was in a drunken stupor, an admission that follows months of accusations during which he has refused to. But the jury 11 blacks and two whites was hung on 12 of the 14 counts including. Tearful toronto mayor admits crack use, wont step down cbs. Barry was caught smoking the substance on camera with rahsheeda moore. Despite the drug scandal, marion barry managed to continue his career in washington, d. But the jury 11 blacks and two whites was hung on 12 of the 14 counts including the one in which he is actually seen smoking crack with hazel diane rasheeda moore, to which barry. Mar 12, 2018 yes, chris rock, marion barry definitely smoked crack and got his job as mayor back.
Mayor barry was charged with drug possession and lying to a grand jury. Mayor marion barry on the video of him smoking crack youtube. Marz 1936 in itta bena, leflore county, mississippi. This videotape, taken by a hidden camera at the hotel, was introduced on june 28. Dc mayor marion barry smoking crack video site 141phd. The many faces of toronto mayor rob ford nbc4 washington. 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. This videotape, taken by a hidden camera at the hotel, was. The he had smoked crack cocaine while on the job as you heard there from the mayor he wants to move forward he wants to keep working with the people of that city. Nov 05, 20 toronto mayor rob ford has admitted that he used crack cocaine while in office. The twoway rob ford said it happened during the past year, perhaps during a drunken stupor. Yes, i have smoked crack cocaine, ford told reporters outside his office. Dec 05, 20 the 44yearold mayor admitted early last month that he had smoked crack cocaine in a drunken stupor but denied he was an addict. He became mayor in 1978 and served three consecutive terms.
Rob ford, the pugnacious former mayor of toronto who gained international notoriety after he admitted smoking crack while in office, died on. With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the ford family announces the passing of their beloved son. Toronto mayor admits to smoking crack video abc news. Robert bruce ford may 28, 1969 march 22, 2016 was a canadian politician and businessman who served as the 64th mayor of toronto from 2010 to 2014. We have a few other good and great politicians in this country, but none will ever be rob ford. In a 1990 fbi sting, barry the sitting mayor of washington, d. Toronto mayor rob ford denies trying to buy crack video bbc. Prosecutors alleged that the mayor smoked crack cocaine with model rashita moore. The arrest caused a sensation, but it was hardly a surprise.
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