Events tagged with "drug possession"

Historical Events tagged with "drug possession"

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Crime & Law

Marion Barry Arrested in FBI Drug Sting

January 18th, 1990 35 years ago

Marion Barry, the Mayor of Washington, D.C., was arrested for drug possession while being recorded by the FBI in a sting operation. The arrest took place in a hotel room where Barry was allegedly seen using crack cocaine. This scandal captivated the nation and raised questions about the integrity of political leaders.