July 25 statement on behalf of Brad Cooper regarding custody case

Press Release of 7/25/08
Continuance of Custody Hearing

The last two days have been an overwhelming volume of information exchanged between Brad Cooper and his in-laws. In the time allowed, it would have been impossible to meaningfully address it all. A thorough and robust examination of this information is necessary to prepare properly to challenge almost all of the plaintiffs' assertions.

In addition, we have virtually no information about the most serious allegation: the implication that Mr. Cooper was somehow involved in his wife's death. Though we requested information from the Medical Examiner in every way possible, both informally and through subpoena, they have refused to tell what they know about the state of the investigation. We do not know what happened to Nancy. We know only that Mr. Cooper is neither a suspect nor even a person of interest.

Mr. Cooper is pleased to know that this agreement requires that his daughters be shielded from the spotlight of media scrutiny. While he will miss the daily joys of fatherhood, he fully intends to remain a vital force in his children's lives. Though it is painful to contemplate any additional days without his girls, Mr. Cooper accepts this as a heartrending but necessary step toward achieving justice.

We look forward to meaningful closure from the Cary Police and the Medical Examiner in the coming days as they will no doubt stifle the whisper campaign and distortions surrounding him and allow Mr. Cooper and his family to get on with their lives.

Howard Kurtz
Seth Blum