Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Bishop Heather Cook suspended following fatal hit-and-run


Bishop Heather Cook, who killed cyclist Tom Palermo in an accident in Baltimore last year, has received a formal Restriction on Ordained Ministry from the Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop, Rt Rev Katharine Jefferts Schori.

After the accident on December 27, it emerged that Cook had a long-standing alcohol problem including a previous conviction for drink driving, and that she was suspected of being drunk at her own consecration.

She has been charged with automobile manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, failing to remain at the scene of the accident, driving while under the influence of alcohol and texting while driving during an accident that results in death or serious bodily injury. Keep reading

Also see
Maryland Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook Indicted for Deadly Hit-And-Run, Facing More Charges

Photo: Episcopal Diocese of Maryland

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