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Harry Jaffe

Politics

The Tumultuous Life and Lonely Death of Marion Barry’s Only Son

Chris Barry was born into Washington D.C. royalty. He died alone, essentially homeless, just a year after losing a race for his father’s former seat.

Harry Jaffe Washingtonian Jan 2017 20min Permalink

Crime Religion

The Devastating Story of Washington’s Peeping-Tom Rabbi

Rabbi Barry Freundel said he would help dozens of women convert to Judaism. In the process, he secretly videotaped them naked.

Harry Jaffe Washingtonian Jan 2016 25min Permalink

Crime

Predator in the Ranks

Is a Marine responsible for a series of violent attacks against women?

Harry Jaffe Washingtonian Sep 2012 30min Permalink

Free John Hinckley

Reagan’s would-be assassin, 30 years later.

Harry Jaffe Washingtonian Sep 2011 25min Permalink