Marion Barry appeared in front of cameras this morning for the first time since his Saturday-night arrest, but that's about all he did. Longtime lawyer Fred Cooke did virtually all the talking, while Barry stood behind him in a gray suit, fedora, and paisley tie, remaining mute save for an occasional whisper in Cooke's ear.
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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: [...]