July 23, 2008
Breaking News: DJ Barry Scott found guilty
David Foucher READ TIME: 1 MIN.
A jury deliberated just about 20 minutes before finding openly gay oldies DJ Barry Scott guilty on three charges stemming from his arrest at a private party in Provincetown last summer. Scott's lawyer Will Korman has said his client plans to appeal the verdict.
Scott was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace following his arrest on July 14 last year while deejaying a birthday party at a private residence. Scott suffered a gash on his nose and injuries to his leg and toes during the arrest, which came after Provincetown police officers responded to a third noise complaint at the house.
The controversy surrounding Scott's arrest led to an investigation by the Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe to determine whether Provincetown Police officers acted inappropriately during Scott's arrest. The investigation reported in September that it found no wrong-doing in the case.
David Foucher is the CEO of the EDGE Media Network and Pride Labs LLC, is a member of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association, and is accredited with the Online Society of Film Critics. David lives with his daughter in Dedham MA.
