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catlover79 · 01-26-2010, 01:12 AM

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...ory?id=9655224

Cops Find Olympic Figure-Skating Star's Father Dead, Charge Brother With Assault
By RUSSELL GOLDMAN
Jan. 25, 2010

The brother of former Olympic figure-skating star Nancy Kerrigan was arraigned today, charged with assaulting their 70-year-old father, who died soon after police were called Sunday to the Massachusetts home where the skater grew up.

Local and state police were called to the house in Stoneham, Mass., at 1:30 a.m., where they found Daniel Kerrigan, 70, "in need of medical attention." He was taken to Winchester Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a statement from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone.

Nancy's brother, Mark Kerrigan, 45, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on an elderly person and causing serious bodily injury. He was not charged with murder.

Kerrigan pleaded not guilty and his bail was set at $10,000. he did not speak at the arraignment.

"He [Mark Kerrigan] stated that he wanted to use the phone, and his father would not let him,'' according to a Stoneham police report filed in court. "He said that he struggled with his father and put his hands around his father's neck, and his father fell to the floor. He said that his father was faking it.''

According to the report, Mark Kerrigan appeared intoxicated -- smelling of alcohol and seen trying to conceal a bottle of whiskey -- and was belligerent as police officers tried to help his father. Police said in the report they found blood near where Kerrigan was found and pictures knocked off the walls.

"Officer Mahone grabbed his [Mark's] arm when Kerrigan became belligerent and combative. We were finally able to handcuff him. While handcuffed, I used pepper spray to help control the situation," reads the police report.

Reached by phone, Brenda Kerrigan, Nancy's mother, told ABCNews.com that her husband died from a heart attack.

"I'll tell you something, it's a shock. It was a massive heart attack. That's how he died, that's it," said Brenda Kerrigan.

Nancy Kerrigan won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. She became the center of a media firestorm when, a month before the games, she was attacked by the ex-husband of American skating rival Tonya Harding.

Kerrigan retired from active competition after the 1994 Olympics. She has appeared in occasional skating exhibitions, and had a small part in the 2007 Will Ferrell film "Blades of Glory."

In 1995, Kerrigan married her agent, Jerry Solomon. They live a few miles away from her parents' home in Lynnfield, Mass. Calls from ABCNews.com to Solomon requesting comment were not immediately returned.

Mark Kerrigan has a lengthy police record of petty crimes including marijuana possession and a history of domestic troubles with his ex-wife and parents.

In a 2005 domestic-abuse incident with his wife Tammy Kerrigan, police found Mark drunk and throwing things in the yard, according to a police report obtained by the New York Daily News.

catlover79 · 01-26-2010, 01:15 AM

I still remember way back in early 1994 when Nancy was attacked prior to the Olympics...and have been a fan of hers ever since. I wrote to her back in 2003 and still have the autographs she sent me. My heart and prayers go out to Nancy and her family at this horrible time.

P.S. Does anyone remember that schlocky TV movie about the whole Nancy/Tonya Harding situation? Heather Langenkamp from Just the 10 Of Us played Nancy.

Schmoopie · 01-26-2010, 01:25 AM

Wow, such an awful thing to have happen. I can't imagine having to live with the fact that a member of my own family was responsible for the loss of another family member. Nancy Kerrigan has faced tragedy in her life before, but this will have lasting reprocussions.

catlover79 · 01-26-2010, 02:18 AM

I feel terrible because Nancy's mother is legally blind and has been for many years. The scene of Nancy attacked in the locker room crying and screaming "Why?" is forever burned in my brain. It was her father who carried her out of the room and comforted her.

Nancy's father may have already had a bad heart and the physical altercation with his son pushed it to the point of no return. I have heard of those kinds of things happening before, but I guess we'll have to wait to see what the autopsy results say.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-26-2010, 05:05 PM

Nancy Family is in my Prayers.

Janice · 01-26-2010, 08:12 PM

What a terrible shame. Nancy is a doll, and I know her parents were wonderful people.

Family Ties Forever! · 01-26-2010, 08:23 PM

I'm sorry to hear thta. I remember hearing about Nancy getting attacked in 1994.

catlover79 · 01-26-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

What a terrible shame. Nancy is a doll, and I know her parents were wonderful people.

I know it must be getting a lot of press in your area especially, Janice, because you live in their neck of the woods. What a horrible thing to have to deal with.

comedyfreak · 01-27-2010, 05:24 AM

That's really sad. He'll have to live with what happened for the rest of his life.

sunshinefizzy · 01-27-2010, 03:50 PM

Unreal. How terrible.

01-26-2010, 01:12 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Nancy Kerrigan's Father Dead, Brother Arrested http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...ory?id=9655224 Cops Find Olympic Figure-Skating Star's Father Dead, Charge Brother With Assault By RUSSELL GOLDMAN Jan. 25, 2010 The brother of former Olympic figure-skating star Nancy Kerrigan was arraigned today, charged with assaulting their 70-year-old father, who died soon after police were called Sunday to the Massachusetts home where the skater grew up. Local and state police were called to the house in Stoneham, Mass., at 1:30 a.m., where they found Daniel Kerrigan, 70, "in need of medical attention." He was taken to Winchester Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a statement from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone. Nancy's brother, Mark Kerrigan, 45, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on an elderly person and causing serious bodily injury. He was not charged with murder. Kerrigan pleaded not guilty and his bail was set at $10,000. he did not speak at the arraignment. "He [Mark Kerrigan] stated that he wanted to use the phone, and his father would not let him,'' according to a Stoneham police report filed in court. "He said that he struggled with his father and put his hands around his father's neck, and his father fell to the floor. He said that his father was faking it.'' According to the report, Mark Kerrigan appeared intoxicated -- smelling of alcohol and seen trying to conceal a bottle of whiskey -- and was belligerent as police officers tried to help his father. Police said in the report they found blood near where Kerrigan was found and pictures knocked off the walls. "Officer Mahone grabbed his [Mark's] arm when Kerrigan became belligerent and combative. We were finally able to handcuff him. While handcuffed, I used pepper spray to help control the situation," reads the police report. Reached by phone, Brenda Kerrigan, Nancy's mother, told ABCNews.com that her husband died from a heart attack. "I'll tell you something, it's a shock. It was a massive heart attack. That's how he died, that's it," said Brenda Kerrigan. Nancy Kerrigan won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. She became the center of a media firestorm when, a month before the games, she was attacked by the ex-husband of American skating rival Tonya Harding. Kerrigan retired from active competition after the 1994 Olympics. She has appeared in occasional skating exhibitions, and had a small part in the 2007 Will Ferrell film "Blades of Glory." In 1995, Kerrigan married her agent, Jerry Solomon. They live a few miles away from her parents' home in Lynnfield, Mass. Calls from ABCNews.com to Solomon requesting comment were not immediately returned. Mark Kerrigan has a lengthy police record of petty crimes including marijuana possession and a history of domestic troubles with his ex-wife and parents. In a 2005 domestic-abuse incident with his wife Tammy Kerrigan, police found Mark drunk and throwing things in the yard, according to a police report obtained by the New York Daily News. Attached Images
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01-26-2010, 01:25 AM	#3
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01-26-2010, 08:23 PM	#7
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01-27-2010, 05:24 AM	#9
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01-26-2010, 01:15 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I still remember way back in early 1994 when Nancy was attacked prior to the Olympics...and have been a fan of hers ever since. I wrote to her back in 2003 and still have the autographs she sent me. My heart and prayers go out to Nancy and her family at this horrible time. P.S. Does anyone remember that schlocky TV movie about the whole Nancy/Tonya Harding situation? Heather Langenkamp from Just the 10 Of Us played Nancy.

01-26-2010, 02:18 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I feel terrible because Nancy's mother is legally blind and has been for many years. The scene of Nancy attacked in the locker room crying and screaming "Why?" is forever burned in my brain. It was her father who carried her out of the room and comforted her. Nancy's father may have already had a bad heart and the physical altercation with his son pushed it to the point of no return. I have heard of those kinds of things happening before, but I guess we'll have to wait to see what the autopsy results say.

01-26-2010, 05:05 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Nancy Family is in my Prayers.

01-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	What a terrible shame. Nancy is a doll, and I know her parents were wonderful people.

01-27-2010, 03:50 PM	#10
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Unreal. How terrible.