Brenda Richardson, a key staffer in Councilmember Marion Barry's constituent services office, has hired prominent D.C. attorney A. Scott Bolden. Richardson, who is listed on Barry's Web site as his Deputy Chief of Staff for Community Engagement, was identified in a recent Washington City Paper story as a key player in Barry's efforts to control [...]

Mike DeBonis reports:

Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry has left court, surrounded by staff, friends, and family, including his son, Christopher.
He appeared very frail. He spoke very slowly, in an unsure voice. "Let me make it crystal-clear," he said. "I understand my responsibility as an American citizen. I apologize to the judge and take full [...]