Heather Cook, the former Episcopal bishop who pleaded guilty to the hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 41-year-old bicyclist in 2014, has requested home detention.
“Ms. Cook is asking for home detention, she is not as yet under consideration for home detention,” said Gerard Sheilds, a spokesman for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Before the request could be granted, he said, it would have to survive “a very tedious process.”
“We would have to inspect her home plan, where she would be staying, check her sponsor, check her recovery plan – it’s like a parole hearing,” he said.
Cook has been incarcerated at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup since her October 27, 2015 sentencing.
Family members of cyclist Tom Palermo, who were formally notified of the request, were incensed by the idea that Cook might be released early.
“Obviously, I oppose this,” said a family member who asked not to be identified by name. “We oppose this, and I will write a letter stating the reasons for the family opposing it.”
More here-
https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2018/05/02/former-episcopal-bishop-heather-cook-is-requesting-home-detention/
and here-
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-heather-cook-home-detention-20180502-story.html
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