Fla. county mayor's dad jailed after allegedly confronting her with gun in political spatOctober 7th, 2009 Fla. mayor's dad jailed after gun confrontationFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Police say a Florida mayoral candidate upset because his politician daughter endorsed someone else was arrested after confronting her with a gun.
Toronto mayor says he won't run for a third termSeptember 25th, 2009 Toronto mayor says he won't runTORONTO — The mayor of Canada's largest city says he won't run for a third term in office. Toronto Mayor David Miller had previously said he would run again but his popularity plummeted following a 39-day strike by municipal employees that halted garbage collection and other services this past summer.
Hartford, Conn., councilwoman pleads not guilty in probe involving mayorSeptember 18th, 2009 Conn. councilwoman pleads not guiltyHARTFORD, Conn. — A city councilwoman has pleaded not guilty to a charge in the Connecticut state corruption investigation of Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez and the city's government.
Feuding Ala. families cause riot of about 150 with some people throwing jack irons, tire ironsAugust 25th, 2009 Feuding families cause riot of about 150 in Ala.MARION, Ala. — Two Alabama families that had been fighting for years turned their feud into a full-scale riot Monday outside a small-town city hall, with up to 150 screaming people hurling tire irons and wielding baseball bats.
Mayor of NJ's largest city bemoans gun violence, says 10 shootings in 1 day unacceptableJuly 21st, 2009 Newark, NJ, mayor says 10 shootings unacceptableNEWARK, N.J. — The mayor of New Jersey's largest city says a rash of shootings on one day there shows more work must be done to reduce gun violence.
July 4 arrest of former Washington Mayor Marion Barry revives scrutiny of political roleJuly 15th, 2009 Arrest has former DC Mayor Barry back in spotlightWASHINGTON — For many Washingtonians, it's yet another episode in the long-running drama of former Mayor Marion Barry: there's the attractive ex-girlfriend, accusations that he stalked her and a matter of questionable use of public funds. Though the stalking charge was dropped soon after his July 4 arrest, the current D.C.
Former federal prosecutor will review contract between Marion Barry and ex-girlfriendJuly 11th, 2009 DC Council to probe Marion Barry contractWASHINGTON — The head of the District of Columbia Council says a former federal prosecutor will look into a contract between former mayor Marion Barry and his ex-girlfriend. Council Chairman Vincent Gray said Friday that former federal prosecutor Robert Bennett has been appointed to review whether Barry complied with city laws and Council rules in awarding a contract to Donna Watts-Brighthaupt while the two were in a relationship.
Federal prosecutors drop stalking charges against ex-DC Mayor Marion BarryJuly 9th, 2009 Stalking charges dropped against Marion BarryWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, who was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend. U.S. Park Police arrested the current D.C.
Former DC mayor Marion Barry says he should have never been arrested; stalking charge droppedJuly 9th, 2009 Marion Barry says his arrest "caused great pain"WASHINGTON — Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry says U.S.
Idaho baby sitter charged with having sex with 14-year-old boy she was hired to watchJuly 9th, 2009 Idaho woman accused of having sex with 14-year-oldPOST FALLS, Idaho — An Idaho woman face charges that she had sex with a 14-year-old boy that she was hired to watch in August 2007. KXLY-TV reported Tuesday that 28-year-old Summer Nelson, of Post Falls, was charged Monday with four counts of lewd conduct with a child.
Lawyer for ex-DC Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident stalking charge will be droppedJuly 6th, 2009 Ex-DC mayor's lawyer: New charge will be droppedWASHINGTON — An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry said Monday he's confident that a stalking charge 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.
Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Barry arrested and charged with stalking womanJuly 5th, 2009 Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalkingWASHINGTON — Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C.
LA mayor says reports of him dating reporter won't affect his decision on running for governorJune 3rd, 2009 LA mayor: Dating won't impact political decisionsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (vee-yah-ry-GOH'-sah) says reports this week that he's dating another TV reporter will not be a factor in whether he decides to run for California governor. The Democratic mayor said Wednesday the public has scant interest in his personal life.
DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other statesMay 5th, 2009 DC Council votes to recognize gay marriagesWASHINGTON — After an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.
Tax problems don't stop former DC Mayor Marion Barry from buying $800 opera coat at auctionApril 29th, 2009 Despite tax woes, former DC mayor buys $800 coatWASHINGTON — Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry owes thousands of dollars in back taxes, but that didn't stop him from buying his girlfriend an $800 coat. Barry tells The Washington Post he bought the opera coat with his own money Saturday at a cancer auction.
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