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washingtonpost.com: Barry Arrested on Cocaine Charges in Undercover FBI, Police Operation (1452 words) |
 | D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine last night at the downtown Vista International Hotel after a fast-moving undercover investigation by the FBI and D.C. police that began several weeks ago, according to law enforcement officials and sources familiar with the arrest. |
| Barry, who has steadfastly denied using drugs since allegations first surfaced against him in 1981, was expected to announce his campaign for a fourth term on Sunday. |
| Barry's arrest drew expressions of shock and disappointment from his allies and political opponents, and touched off a furious round of speculation about the future of local politics in Washington. |
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