Mark Cooper is charged with reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2019 death of inmate Alex Rios of Wakeman.
Mark Cooper is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide, his first trial ended in a hung jury
Medina County Prosecutor Forrest Thompson, who was appointed to serve as special prosecutor in the case, previously confirmed to 19 Investigates he would retry Mark Cooper for the death of 28-year-old Alex Rios of Wakeman.PREVIOUS: Judge declares mistrial in case of former Richland County corrections officer facing homicide charges
Thompson had said that the jury was split, with seven jurors finding Cooper not guilty of the charges while five felt he was guilty. After a corrections officer opened the door to Rios’ cell, the 28-year-old tried running past the officers.
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