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AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts) Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:48 PM Jan 2015

Bishop to be charged with manslaughter in death of cyclist Thomas Palermo

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/north-baltimore/bs-md-ci-palermo-announcement-20150109-story.html

Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook will be charged with manslaughter in the fatal crash that killed cyclist Thomas Palermo, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced Friday morning.

Cook will face charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident; driving under the influence and causing an accident due to texting while driving. Both the manslaughter and leaving the scene charge carry a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

A warrant will be issued for Cook's arrest, prosecutors said.

Several hundred people gathered on Roland Avenue to remember Tom Palermo, a bicyclist killed when he was struck by a car while riding on Roland Avenue. A "ghost bike" was placed near where he was struck. (Baltimore Sun video)

Mosby said she had met with Palermo's family Thursday to update them on the investigation.

Ran Palermo down in the street with a BAC of .27, just shy of the BAC she blew 2 years ago, charges deferred.

Fucking hell.

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Bishop to be charged with manslaughter in death of cyclist Thomas Palermo (Original Post) AtheistCrusader Jan 2015 OP

She should do many years in prison. isobar Jan 2015 #1

"Both the manslaughter and leaving the scene charge carry a maximum sentence of 10 years" trotsky Jan 2015 #2

Her service will play a part. atreides1 Jan 2015 #3

Gender, race, economic class, and her profession will all factor into her sentencing in her favor. AtheistCrusader Jan 2015 #4

isobar

(188 posts)

1. She should do many years in prison.

Reply to AtheistCrusader (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:56 PM

Jan 2015

trotsky

(49,533 posts)

2. "Both the manslaughter and leaving the scene charge carry a maximum sentence of 10 years"

Reply to AtheistCrusader (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2015, 02:13 PM

Jan 2015

Here's hoping for a full 20 years then. She had been convicted of DUI before, hopefully that will weigh heavily in the sentencing. Her position in the church had better not give her any advantages.

atreides1

(16,079 posts)

3. Her service will play a part.

Reply to trotsky (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 9, 2015, 02:18 PM

Jan 2015

Just like Bob McDonnell and his past public service, gave him an advantage when it came time to be sentenced!

Same thing will likely happen here...

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)

4. Gender, race, economic class, and her profession will all factor into her sentencing in her favor.