hyperbaric chamber explosion
Coverage of hyperbaric chamber explosion in the Nexus archive.
- Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in Oxford Center explosion case
A judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in the Oxford Center explosion case, where he faces second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper. The defense argues he wasn’t a decision-maker, while prosecutors claim he enforced safety protocols despite knowing risks, with the judge stating the jury must determine his state of mind, and the defense plans to appeal, pausing the trial.
- Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion: Man pleads no contest in fire that killed 5-year-old
A man pleaded no contest to a reduced charge after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old. Gary Mosteller's second-degree murder charge was dropped by the prosecutor's office in exchange for the plea.
- Oxford Center safety director pleads no contest in fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion
Jeffrey Mosteller, safety director at the Oxford Center in Troy, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter following a hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper and injured his mother. The plea agreement includes a prison range of 19 months to 15 years, with sentencing scheduled for August 31. The case involves four defendants and a $100 million civil lawsuit.