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Former DC Mayor Confident Stalking Charges Will Be Dropped
An attorney for former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry says he’s confident stalking charges will be dropped.
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WASHINGTON (July 6, 2009)--Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry's attorney says he's confident that stalking charges filed against Barry 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 said 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.
Barry, 73, is still married to Cora Masters Barry.
A divorce has not become final between the two.
Cooke says Barry expects to learn whether the U.S. attorney will file formal charges.
