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TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 THE BALTIMORE SUN 9 5 jurors named in Cosby sex assault case By Joe Mandak, Maryclaire Dale and Dake Kang Associated Press PITTSBURGH One-third of the potential jurors questioned in Bill Cosby's sex assault case Monday said they've formed opinions about his guilt or innocence while the majority said it would be difficult to spend several weeks sequestered across the state. And 35 of the 100 people questioned said they or a family member or close friend has been the victim of a sexual assault Three men and two women have been chosen to serve on the sequestered jury that will the case. Two of the men say they or someone close to them has been a sexual assault victim, but both say they can be fair. AH of the jurors selected so far are white in a case that Cosby believes may have racial overtones. Jury selection will resume Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

The trial will start June 5 near Philadelphia A panel of 12 jurors and six alternates is needed. The case against the once wildly popular actor-comedian has attracted worldwide publicity that the judge hopes to shield from jurors during the trial. The initial questioning Monday suggested it may take some time to find an unbiased jury. "No one should make an effort to be on this jury, and no one should make an effort to not be on this jury" Judge Steven O'Neill told the group. Sixty-seven people said it would be a hardship to spend up to three weeks sequestered near Philadelphia next month.

Cosby entered the courtroom in Pittsburgh on the arm of an aide, using a cane and carrying a box of tissues. He showed little emotion sitting beside three of his lawyers at the defense table. Lead lawyer Brian Mc-Monagle had earlier said he hoped an unbiased jury could be found fairly quickly. NATE SMALLWOODGETTY Actor Bill Cosby arrives at the courthouse in Pittsburgh for the first day of jury selection in his sexual assault case. DEATH LODGE NOTICES KRAWCZYK, Catherine Sept.

24, 1927 -May 21, 2017 Catherine "Cass" Krawczyk, be- loved wife of the late Marion A. Krawczyk cherished mother i s- Marin A- Krawczyk Jr. and ROBINSON, S. James "Jim" S. Robinson, 64 passed away suddenly on May 19, 2017.

For service information please visit www.lemmonfuneralhome.com Gray arrest may lead to 3 firings VVMC r. IVII 111 and husband Wavne. James J. Krawczyk and wife Maureen, Michael D. Krawczyk Sr.

and wife Peggy, Kathleen R. Krawczyk, and Philomena Humphreys, loving grandmother of ten grandchildren, one late grand La child and nine great grandchildren and dear sister of Rosemarie Fabijanski. Visitation with family will be held on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME of DUNDALK 7110 Sollers Point Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the St. Rita Catholic Church, Dundalk, Interment will follow at the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Dundalk.

In lieu of flowers donations in Mrs. Krawczyks' name are asked to be made to charity of your choice. MAHAFFEY, Florence Emma On Sunday, May 21, 2017 Flor- ence Emma (nee Christopher) ij, Mahattey age 97 of Towson. tseiovea wite ot tne late FranK L. Mahaffey; devoted mother of Margaret L.

Sonley of Fairfax, VA and her husband Thomas; sister of Daisy Khouri of Columbia, S.C.; grandmother of Rebekah L. Holland and her husband David and Sandra B. Noel and her husband Abdias. A Memorial Service will be held Ivy A at Valley Baptist Church, 1401 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 on Thursday, May 25 beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment in South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Florence with memorial contributions to the ASPCA. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.peacefulalternatives.com. MCCLEARY, Mary Lou On May 21, 2017, Mary Lou McCleary age 72, of Belcamp, MD passed away. Loving sister of the late Thomas Haber. Also 1 survived by sister-in-law, Mae 1 Haber; nieces, Tracey Haber VVlllueill Lipild; dliu iVNUliene Hancock (Brant); and great nephew and nieces, Edward, Tommie and Bailey Brummett.

Visitation will be held at the family owned and operated Mc- SCHEURICH, Nicholas On Friday May 19 Nicholas Joseph Scheurich of Pikes-ville MD (formerly of Merrimack NH) passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Rise (nee Pearlman) Scheurich, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Disabled veterans. SUTHERLAND, Dale On May 21, 2017, Dale Lee (Grube) Sutherland, 64, of Glen Burnie.

She is survived by her son, Blake Sutherland and his wife, Natalie and their son on the way, Wyatt James Sutherland; step daughter. Amy Sutherland, and her daughter, Andrea King. She is also survived by her sister, Arlene Kokoszki and her husband, Paul; niece, Cheryl, and her sons, Brendan and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ruth Grube, and her brother, Arthur E. Grube, Jr.

Dale graduated from Northeast High School and became a homemaker. She was a loving and giving person. She enjoyed needlepoint and going to the Casino, but most of all she found her greatest joy in giving gifts to others. The family will receive visitors at Singleton Funeral Cremation Services, P.A., 1 2nd Ave, SW, (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie on Thursday, May 25, from 6-9 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 26, at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel.

Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. For condolences, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com SYKES, MelvinJ. On May 22, 2017, Melvin J. Sykes; cherished husband of Judith "Judy" Sykes (nee Konowitz); loving father of David (Cheryl) Sykes, Daniel (Phyllis) Sykes, Israel (Naava) Sykes, and the late Rachel (Lenny) Garfinkel; beloved brother of Lenora (Nelson) Shapiro; adored grandfather of Benjamin (Nitsan), Noam, Gadi, and Hadas Garfinkel, Yoel Sykes, Lilach (Aharon) Segal, Bat Sheva (Noam) Kolt, Yair Sykes, Michelle (Rowe) Akerman, Jeremy (Rebecca) Sykes, and Jennifer Sykes; loving great-grandfather of Yarden Garfinkel, Libi Garfinkel, Ofek Segal, and Eyal Akerman; devoted son of the late Philip and Sara Sykes. Services at SOL LEVINSON 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Tuesday, May 23, at 2:30 pm.

Interment Hebrew Young Mens Cemetery 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 7121 Park Heights Avenue, 702, Baltimore, MD 21215, through Monday morning. www.sollevinson.com SZIMANSKI, Edward H.

On May 17, 2017, Edward H. Szimanski. Beloved husband of the late Mary v. Szimanski (nee Modigh). Ed is survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday from 3-6PM, where a vigil will be held at The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church (Edgemere) on Thursday at 10AM. Interment, Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. www.RuckFuneralHomes.com THOMPSON, QD On May 20, 2017, QD Thompson; beloved husband of J.

Ruth Friedman and the late Mary Elizabeth Thompson; devoted father of Susan Thompson and her husband Dave and Jim Thompson and his wife Dianne; loving grandfather of Ryan, Corinne, Moira, Carlyn and Mary Beth; dear brother of Doris Jean Albright and Olen Thompson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight siblings. A memorial service will be held at Ceres M. Horn Theatre at McDonogh School, 8600 McDonogh Owings Mills, MD 21117, Saturday, June 3 at 10 am.

Burial private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to McDonogh School, designated to the scholarship in memory of QD at www.mcdonogh.org or the Quinton D. Thompson Scholarship Endowment in care of the Towson University Foundation, PO Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219 or online at www.towson. edusupporttu www.ruckfuneralhomes.com TROIANO, Enniov. On May 21, 2017, Ennio passed away.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores Troiano (nee Serano); loving father of John Troiano and his wife Francesca; loving grandfather of Dominic, Sophia, and Joseph Troiano. vince is survived by 3 brothers and 4 sisters, all residing in Italy, as well as many loving extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by 1 brother. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc. 9705 Belair Nottingham, MD 21236, on Wednesday May 24th from 3-5 and 7-9pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10am at St. Stephen Catholic Church (Kingsville, MD). Interment services will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in vince's name to St. Stephen School 8028 Bradshaw Kingsville, MD 21087.

Online tributes may be left for the family at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com from different sides to either fire or clear the officers. "There's pressure on him both ways. There's clearly pressure from the community that wants to see some action taken," Scott said. "On the other side, there's pressure from folks inside law enforcement, who are saying, Tf they weren't found guilty criminally we should just move Karen Kruger, a Baltimore lawyer who is a national expert on police discipline, said Davis will have a major say in the outcome of the case. "The commissioner has a lot of authority," Kruger said.

"He also has a lot of responsibility, and has to answer to the citizens." At a trial board, the standard of proof is a "preponderance of evidence," a lower standard than a criminal case, and the panel does not have to be unanimous in its decision. If the officers who elect to go before a trial board are acquitted, the process concludes and the commissioner cannot impose punishment If the panel sustains the findings of the internal investigation, they recommend punishment, which Davis can accept, lessen, or increase. Porter was nearly convicted of misconduct in office at his trial, with sources familiar with the deliberations telling The Sun last year that jurors were two votes away from conviction on that count. But the outside investigation found Porter broke no agency rules, and Davis is unable to override that finding. Porter, who like the other officers has been suspended and working administrative duties with pay since being cleared of criminal charges, can now return to full duty.

The other officers remain suspended with pay and working in administrative roles. Goodson, the driver of the van that transported Gray, faced the most serious criminal charges of any of the six officers second-degree depraved-heart murder. Circuit Judge Barry Williams, in acquitting Goodson of all charges in June 2016, said he was "satisfied" that department rules required Goodson to assess whether or not to seat belt Gray. But he said prosecutors failed to show Goodson "corruptly" failed to follow those rules, the standard needed for a criminal conviction. A different standard will apply to the internal charges.

Rice, the highest-ranldng officer of the six charged, was accused in his criminal case of causing Gray's death by failing to secure him in a seat belt in the back of the van. Williams ruled that prosecutors failed to show that Rice had read the new rules on using seat belts or that they negated his ability to use discretion. "This court's findings and determinations cannot rest upon presumptions or assumptions," Williams ruled. Prosecutors said that White had received complaints about Gray's arrest, and was responsible for investigating them but only spoke to the back of Gray's head. "She made no effort to look up or assess or determine his condition," Mosby said in announcing the criminal charges against her.

White, in an interview with The Sun last year after her criminal charges were dropped, maintained that she did nothing wrong. "I did everything that I was trained to do," she said. Her attorney, Ivan Bates, said last year that her interaction with Gray lasted all of 15 to 20 seconds. Nero and Miller pursued Gray through the Gilmor Homes after he fled unprovoked, and arrested him for having a knife. Along with Rice, they loaded him into the van shackled and handcuffed, but without a seat belt.

Ray Kelly of the West Baltimore advocacy group No Boundaries Coalition, said the news of internal charges shows the Police Department is taking the concerns of the community more seriously. "We can't deny that we now have a visible push for accountability from the Police Department," Kelly said. "This is definitely change. It's a small step, but it's change." He said disciplinary actions against the officers would "bring a perception of justice" to people in West Baltimore. He added that changing state law to allow civilians to sit on police trial boards would add more confidence to the system.

"The people aren't able to cast a vote about how they should be disciplined," Kelly said. jfentonbaltsun.com twitter.comjustin-fenton Baltimore Sun reporter Luke Broadwater contributed to this article. DISCIPLINE, From page 1 Mosby who brought criminal charges against the officers but failed to win a conviction issued a statement Monday saying "justice is always worth the price paid for its pursuit." "This case has always been about providing justice for an innocent 25-year-old man who was unreasonably taken into police custody, severely injured while in police custody, and died due to a lack of care," she said. "If today's news is accurate, I am relieved to know that a majority of those involved will be held administratively accountable for their actions." The five officers were informed of the charges against them Friday, according to Michael E. Davey, an attorney who handles internal affairs cases for the police union, the Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police.

Davey represented all five officers during the internal review. The specifics of the charges and what actions, or failure to act, led to them are not clear. Davey said the officers are charged with "violations of policy and procedure," but declined to elaborate. Gene Ryan, the police union president, did not return calls seeking comment. The charges are likely to upset many rank-and-file officers who felt their colleagues were vindicated when the criminal charges against them failed.

The five officers facing internal discipline could not be reached for comment Attorney Joseph Murtha, who represented Porter in his criminal case and in the administrative investigation, cheered the findings regarding his client and said it showed he was "a truth-teller" in his account of the events surrounding Gray's death. Murtha said Porter plans to stay with the department "His goal from the beginning was to continue to be a Baltimore police officer, and is relieved that he continues to have that opportunity available to him," Murtha said. Tessa Hill-Aston, president of Baltimore's NAACP chapter, said she believes Nero and Miller should face stiffer punishment for putting the series of events into motion. The two arrested Gray after he ran from them near the Gilmor Homes public housing development in West Baltimore. "Everyone got pulled into what they started," Hill-Aston said.

But she said she was glad to see the internal discipline come down "They needed to be punished in some form or fashion, and the community will feel good that we got some satisfaction," she said. The internal charges extend the fallout from Gray's death two years ago, which garnered national attention amid a string of high-profile police shootings across the country and sparked days of protests locally. Gray, 25, was arrested on April 12, 2015, and died a week later of a severe spinal injury that an autopsy determined he suffered while riding in the back of a police transport van, where officers did not secure him with a seat belt. Prosecutors then charged six officers with offenses ranging from misconduct to manslaughter and second-degree murder, in part for failing to secure Gray in a seat belt and seek medical care for him. AH pleaded not guilty.

Porter went to trial first, in December 2015, and the jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial. Nero, Rice and Goodson were acquitted by a judge in bench trials last year, and prosecutors then decided to drop the remaining cases. Defense attorneys argued that the allegations against the officers did not rise to criminal conduct. They said they could not find any examples of officers being criminally charged for failing to take action. The internal discipline system evaluates whether the officers broke department rules.

The Police Department had trained officers on rules regarding securing detainees with seat belts and had been conducting audits to ensure compliance, according to testimony. Just days before Gray's arrest, new rules were emailed to all officers, removing officer discretion. Defense attorneys countered that situations weren't always clear-cut, and officers continued to have wide discretion. A Baltimore police commander testified as an expert witness for the defense. City Councilman Brandon Scott, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, said Monday he would wait and see what happens to the cases if they go to the trial board.

He said Davis will be under pressure Comas Funeral Home, Abingdon, Maryland on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 11 am. Interment will take place in the Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, Middle River, MD. Condolences may be left on the guestbook at NORCROSSll, David Of Alexandria, VA, passed away December 10, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleveland and Helen (Curly) Norcross of Washington, DC.

He is survived by three children David R. Norcross III (Clermont, FL), Gregory C. Norcross (Jacksonville, FL) and Kimberly Norcross Lyons (Baltimore, MD). A memorial service will be held at Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. PLITT, JoAnn Ronkartz On May 17, 2017 JoAnn Ronkartz Plitt joined the Heavenly Chorus.

She joins her parents, Bobbie and Joe; her brother. Warren; and her baby daughter, Christina; and many dear family members. Surviving JoAnn are her loving husband of 35 years. Bill, son Alvin, brothers Russell and Byron and their families, and sisters Judi and Rose Mary and their families. Survived by Bill's sister Nancy Packard Darl, nephew Andrew and Matisse and nephew Justin Packard.

Also survived by step daughter Margot and Mark Fisher; step son Paul Sadowski; step daughter Debbie and Bill Ward, Grandchildren, Zachary Jeremy, Braeden and Abigail Rose; and Special Olympian Amy Walton; and many relatives, friends and professional associates. Special recognition to Elaine and Bill Casey and their family for the outstanding care and support they provided to our family at the time of our greatest need! JoAnn was born in Crowley, Louisiana, Aprih7, 1952. She graduated from Northwestern Louisiana University with a 4.0 Mathematics Degree with Minor Degrees in both Computer Science and Business. JoAnn retired after 31 years Federal Government Service with The Department of Agriculture, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S.

Department of State JoAnn was proud to serve three Presidents of the United States of America: George H. Bush, William J. Clinton; and, George Bush and five United States of America Secretaries of State: James Baker, Warren Christopher, Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. JoAnn served on the Executive Secretariat of the US Department of State as an accomplished managerial computer scientist and budgetary expert and received many Honors and Awards. JoAnn is well known for her culinary skills and her green thumb.

Growing and preparing food was a great joy in her life and she generously passed her legacy on to her son and grandchildren. We will miss her smiling face and laughter. JoAnn loved animals and was proud to rescue and train Maxie, her black lab, who she trained to be an AKC Canine Good Citizen. There will not be a viewing. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated for JoAnn at St Veronica Catholic Church, 3460 Centrev-ille Rd, Chantilly VA, 20151, on Thursday, May 25th at followed by internment at Cool Springs Natural Cemetery, 901 Cool Spring Lane, Berryville, VA 22611.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests honoring JoAnn through a charity of your choice or St veronica in Chantilly, VA, Capital Caring co The Alder Center, 24419 Millstream Aldie. VA 20105 or, George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. RICHARDS, Helen B. On May 21, 2017 Helen B. Richards passed away.

She was the beloved wife of the late James "Bradley" Richards, devoted mother of Jean Jackson and her husband Glenn, Robert Selleman, Debbie Kurt, Vicky Richards, James Richards, Jr. and his wife Marion; cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Steve, Rebecca, Kasey David, Sara and Alec, and Mark; loving great-grandmother of Bree and Kaden. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Schimunek Funeral Home 9705 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236 on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM and Friday from 9 AM- 10AM, where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM.

Entombment at Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Online tributes may be left at www. schimunekfuneralhomes.com. i it. WELLS, Harry K.

On May 20, 2017 Harry Kennady Wells beloved husband of the late Lois (Luttrell) Wells; devoted father of Katherine Wells Witbeck (Ernest), Robert G. Wells (Mary) David K. Wells (Nancy); loving grandfather of Kelly Witbeck, Jamie Witbeck, Emily Wells, Amy Wells, Bryan Wells, Shelby wells Haley Wells. Memorial service on Tuesday, May 30th at 11 Am at the Hunt's Memorial Methodist Church, 1912 Old Court Towson. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made payable to Myeloproliferative Disease Research Fund, CO Dr. Jerry Spivak, JHUSOM; Hematology Division; 720 Rutland Traylor Building 924; Baltimore, MD 21205. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com WINKLER, Katherine Katherine, Beloved mother of Leroy (Ruby), George and Keith Goodwin. Daughter-in-law Lula. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 24th from 3-7pm, at Calvin B.

Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston St. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 833 N. Bond St. on Thursday, May 25th.

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