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The Baltimore Brew
The Baltimore Brew has been at the forefront of reporting the unfolding case of Episcopal Bishop Heather E. Cook, who was charged yesterday with DUI, manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident by Baltimore authorities.
Given the worldwide interest in the case and the major issues it raises – about cyclists’ safety, diocesan conduct, equitable justice in Baltimore, the hazards of texting while driving, drunk driving and approaches to substance abuse treatment – we thought to collect our reporting so far in one place.
Here are 11 Brew stories that uncovered or analyzed key facts about the fatal crash on December 27 that claimed the life of a 41-year-old bicyclist and father of two.
Grief and anger at scene of fatal bike crash (12/28/14) – Baltimore bike community reacts to the crash, pays respects to late bicyclist Thomas Palermo. At this point, the identity of the driver – and circumstances of the crash – were publicly unknown and minimal information was disclosed by Baltimore police.
Episcopal Bishop identified as driver in fatal bike crash (12/28/14) – The first media disclosure that Suffragan Bishop Heather Cook was the driver in the crash, that she left the scene, and that she was arrested in 2010 for drunk driving and marijuana possession in Caroline County, Md.
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