Episcopal bishop charged with manslaughter, driving under the influence
An Episcopal bishop in Maryland is accused of killing a bicyclist while driving drunk and texting.
Heather Cook, 58, an assistant, or suffragan, bishop, turned herself in to police January 9. Marilyn Mosby, the Baltimore City state’s attorney, announced the charges against Cook at a news conference earlier that day, both Episcopal News Service and the Baltimore Sun reported.
The criminal charges included negligent homicide involving operating an auto while impaired. Cook was also charged with leaving the scene of the accident.
