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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
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November 2 , 2009 |
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Christopher Thompson found guilty! Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson, the physician who seriously injured 2 cyclists with his car on Mandeville Canyon Road last summer has been found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon on 7 counts: 01 23105(A) VC RECKLESS DRIVING CAUSNG INJURY 02 243(D) PC BATTERY W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY 03 243(D) PC BATTERY W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY 04 23103(A) VC RECKLESS DRIVING HIGHWAY 05 245(A)(1) PC ASSAULT W DEADLY WEAPON/INSTR. 06 245(A)(1) PC ASSAULT W DEADLY WEAPON/INSTR. 07 203 PC MAYHEM The Judge has refused bail. The district attorneys office took this case very seriously. Deputy DA Mary Stone did an exemplary job laying out the facts of the case. These convictions should send a very strong message to any aggressive motorist who would use their vehicle as a weapon. This shows that cyclists' rights are not just a matter of opinion, but a matter of law! Cycling journalist Patrick Brady has been following this case very closely for VeloNews. Here's his article on today's verdict. http://velonews.com/article/99800/_ For more background information go to: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bikers12-2008dec12%2C0%2C147065.story |
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