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 [...]

Mike DeBonis continues his coverage of Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry's probation hearing:
Barry's probation officer, Kurt Panzer, has just recommended to the court that Barry's probation be extended for two years. The prosecution is asking that Barry be jailed for 30 days, either on weekends or at a halfway house. Court's in recess at the [...]

Mike DeBonis reports during a recess:
Marion Barry, wearing a pink paisley tie, arrived 20 minutes early to a hearing to determine whether his probation should be revoked for his failure to file a 2007 tax return on time.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Robinson convened the hearing 20 minutes late, setting up a virtually unprecedented situation: [...]