WASHINGTON — Christopher Barry, son of late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges stemming from an incident at a bank in the District last week. He was released on his own recognizance but ordered to stay away from the bank where the incident occurred and the teller who was involved.
Barry turned himself in to authorities Wednesday morning and was charged with assault, destruction of property and making threats to do bodily harm.
Court records for D.C. Superior Court show a misdemeanor arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Barry, who is a candidate in the special election to finish his father’s term as Councilmember for Ward 8.
On his Facebook page, Barry issued an apology.
“I apologize to my Ward 8 community and my supporters for the incident that took place last week. I know that I have a great responsibility as a leader in Ward 8. I am committed to rise up and carry the torch in my father’s legacy.”
Barry allegedly threatened a bank teller at the PNC Bank on 7th Street Northwest, tossed a trash can and broke a security camera upon hearing his account was overdrawn.
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