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This file concerns FBI matters involving Marion Barry during his time as mayor of Washington, D.C. Records include a 1980 inquiry into possible obstruction of justice connected to allegations about a discounted mortgage, which the U.S. Attorney's Office declined to prosecute. The release also contains 1984 material on a possible unauthorized disclosure of grand jury information concerning Barry, including FBI interviews with DEA personnel and a review of a federal court criminal docket. Later Washington Field Office records from 1987 concern the Travenca Development investigation, alleged fraud involving District of Columbia contracts, and possible wire and mail fraud; they identify Barry and housing official Madeline Petty in the case caption. Many pages and identities are withheld under FOIA exemptions and referrals to other agencies.

FBI file number: 72-3046 | Documents span: 1979-1987 | Released in 3 parts
Names in this file: Marion Barry, Madeline Petty, Joseph DiGenova, Effi Barry
Subjects: Washington, D.C. government, public corruption, obstruction of justice, grand jury secrecy, wire fraud, District contracts