Washington mayor on his drugs charges

Title

Washington mayor on his drugs charges

Genre

News report; Press conference; Special

TX Date

22 Jan 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:09

Description

Nick Peters reports on the first public appearance of Washington DC mayor, Marion Barry, after his arrest on drugs charges including possession of cocaine. Includes extracts of his press statement where he admits he has a problem and his wife Effie Barry’s words of support. Also actuality of Channel 9 reporter Bruce Johnston chasing the main witness, Barry’s former mistress Hazel Diane Moore. For Brian Widlake programme.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Marion Barry; Bruce Johnston; Effie Barry

Keywords

USA; Drug abuse; Illegal drugs; Narcotic drugs; Cocaine; Mayors; Arrests; Washington DC; Marion Barry; Hazel Diane Moore

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