MARYLAND
WBAL
BALTIMORE —The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland announced Friday it has accepted the resignation of Bishop Heather Cook.
The statement said Cook is no longer employed by the diocese and that her resignation is independent of any disciplinary action the diocese could take.
The diocese sought Cook’s resignation in January after she was charged in the death of bicyclist Thomas Palermo. A trial date is set for June 4.
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