Independent Editor releases statement

Posted: Feb 22, 2012 4:13 PM by Lauren Wilson
Updated: Feb 22, 2012 4:16 PM

The Independent Managing Editor, Walter Pierce, released this statement after the Independent publisher's daughter was allegedly hit by Glenn Stewart.

"Our first concern is of course the health and well-being of Erin. She's a member of our family and she suffered serious physical injuries yesterday. We worry that she may have long-term health repercussions.

That said, we think it's important that Lafayette understands that only one person is responsible for this incident: Dr. Glenn Stewart.

He's a physician, and he beat a 41-year-old mom and school teacher into unconsciousness and then stood over his unconscious victim and snapped photos of her with his cell phone. And when he was done, he repaired the damage to his float rather than the damage he inflicted on his victim.

Our community needs to be protected from Glenn Stewart."

KATC's Maddie Garrett has more with the Independent's Managing Editor at 10.