Former D.C. Mayor Barry Charged With Stalking

July 6, 2009 12:00 am

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident that stalking charges filed against the veteran politician by a former girlfriend will be dropped.

At a news conference Monday, attorney Frederick Cooke said Barry vehemently denies the allegation by Donna Watts-Brighthaupt. Barry stood behind Cooke but said nothing.

Cooke says Barry and Watts-Brighthaupt were on their way to Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Saturday when she changed her mind. Cooke says the two returned to Washington, and Barry was arrested on his way home from her house.

The 73-year-old Barry is still married to Cora Masters Barry because a divorce has not been finalized between the two.

Cooke says Barry will appear in court Thursday to learn whether the U.S. attorney will file formal charges.

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