Bail Set For Bishop Heather Cook

Author:
George Conger

The Rt. Rev. Heather Cook (58) surrendered to police today after
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced the bishop was
facing felony charges in connection with the death of cyclist Richard
Palermo on 27 Dec 2014. Bishop Cook has been charged with vehicular
manslaughter, criminal negligent manslaughter, texting while driving,
driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. The
State Attorney told a 9 Jan 2015 press conference the bishop is
alleged to have swerved onto the bike lane whilst texting on her
cellphone hitting cyclist Richard Palermo from behind. The collision
propelled Palermo onto the hood and windshield of the car and then on
to the pavement.

The bishop then left the scene of the accident for approximately
thirty minutes, Ms. Mosby said, and then returned to the scene of the
collision but drove away again. She then returned to the scene a
second time and was arrested by police. The prosecutor alleged Bishop
Cook was intoxicated at the time of the accident and stated the
results of a breathalyzer test conducted by the police indicated her
blood alcohol level was .22, (three times the legal limit in
Maryland). After arraignment bail of $2.5 million was set by the
court.

(Photo: Baltimore City Police)
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Recent Comments
Milton Finch

If "bishop" Heather is what the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is
putting out there as the bestest and the finest....that particular
diocese needs to be sued out of its earthly existence.

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aterry

Very sad. Prayers for Mr. Palmero's survivors.

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Milton Finch

From looking at her supposed size, and estimating her weight, she had
to have ingested between 12 and 15 liquid ounces of whiskey that day.
That would be about a full pint of whiskey. That would be...

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Syttende Mai

ALL in the "community" are NOT hurting.

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Demon Teddy Bear

Good. Not charging her would have been scandalous.

Let us remember at this point that these are accusations, not verdicts.

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