Marino's Stepbrother Questions Police Actions at Perkasie Meeting
David Cook, stepbrother of slain Quakertown man Michael Marino Jr., told Perkasie Borough Council that his brother was not violent and said Police Chief Joseph Gura's investigation is a conflict of interest
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The stepbrother of slain Quakertown man Michael W. Marino Jr. who was killed unarmed by Officer Seth Mumbauer in June 9 in Sellersville, an action deemed justified homicide by Bucks County District Attorney David Heckler, came to Perkasie Borough Council and demanded an outside, independent investigation into the shooting.
According to Jennifer Connor of The Reporter, David Cook told council Aug. 6 that Marino "has never been in trouble or done anything to harm another person."
Cook had known Marino Jr., 26, when the latter was six years old, since the 1996 marraige of Cook's mother to Marino Jr.'s father.
The article states that council President Matt Aigeldinger announced the Perkasie Police Chief Joseph Gura would do a thorough, independent review.
Cook told council that Gura's investigation is "a tremendous conflict of interest," according to the article. Cook suggested Perkasie Borough look into hiring an outside investigator.
In the article, Cook states that "one in 17" Perkasie Police officers are trained to negotiate with mentally-ill persons.
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bob paskill
12:42 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
all just a big cover-up by the cops to protect each other
Adam
3:07 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Perkasie is not going to hire an outside investigator!!!!! That's just asking for another cover up! THE FAMILY NEEDS TO HIRE AN OUTSIDE INVESTIGATOR. They need to get their story out into the media, contact any organization that advocates for the mentally challenged, disscriminate organizations etc contact an attorney that will work pro bono for you, maybe someone well know like Albrite? (Sp) she has a lot of connections with media outlets. Good luck, I hope you get justice for your brother! God bless you & your family.
Adam
3:12 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Gloria Allred, well known discrimination attorney