A funeral director who assaulted a deputy coroner and a hospital worker in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was asked to hand over his financial records to an attorney representing the victims by a judge of the county. President Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl gave Kevin M. Bean 30 days to comply with the order.
In January last year, Bean, 49, was convicted in a jury trial for the assault of Second Deputy Coroner Wally A. Woytovich and Margaret M. Marino on March 16, 2006.
The recent court order was issued after attorney for the plaintiffs, Jay N. Abramowitch argued that Bean was attempting to delay the trial for the civil case so as to be able to hide his assets.
As a result of Abramowitch's argument the judge has ordered that if Bean fails to give an answer within the specified period then he will be held in contempt of court.
Schmehl previously ruled that Bean is liable for damages and ordered that a jury trial be held to determine the amount to be awarded to the victims for their expenses, their pain and anguish and any other expense that the jury deem necessary in order to punish Bean.
Bean assaulted the two in Reading Hospital after his wife, Kristin M, 39, was found hanging from the rafters in a gristmill nest to their home in Lower Heidelberg Township.
Bean punched Woytovich in the face when he told him that he could see his wife's body but not touch it. Marino tried to help Woytovich but Bean punched her and threw her against a wall.
Bean is serving a one to four year sentence in county prison followed by eight years of probation.
Bean completed his minimum sentence on Feb 8 this year but the parole board refused to release him as he had not participated in court ordered treatment for mental health and domestic violence. He also denied committing an offence.
Even if he was to be released he would have to remain in prison because Governor Ed Rendell has issued a moratorium on paroles for violent offenders until their crimes were reviewed. His decision was announced in September after four police officers were killed in Philadelphia by men on parole.
In January last year, Bean, 49, was convicted in a jury trial for the assault of Second Deputy Coroner Wally A. Woytovich and Margaret M. Marino on March 16, 2006.
The recent court order was issued after attorney for the plaintiffs, Jay N. Abramowitch argued that Bean was attempting to delay the trial for the civil case so as to be able to hide his assets.
As a result of Abramowitch's argument the judge has ordered that if Bean fails to give an answer within the specified period then he will be held in contempt of court.
Schmehl previously ruled that Bean is liable for damages and ordered that a jury trial be held to determine the amount to be awarded to the victims for their expenses, their pain and anguish and any other expense that the jury deem necessary in order to punish Bean.
Bean assaulted the two in Reading Hospital after his wife, Kristin M, 39, was found hanging from the rafters in a gristmill nest to their home in Lower Heidelberg Township.
Bean punched Woytovich in the face when he told him that he could see his wife's body but not touch it. Marino tried to help Woytovich but Bean punched her and threw her against a wall.
Bean is serving a one to four year sentence in county prison followed by eight years of probation.
Bean completed his minimum sentence on Feb 8 this year but the parole board refused to release him as he had not participated in court ordered treatment for mental health and domestic violence. He also denied committing an offence.
Even if he was to be released he would have to remain in prison because Governor Ed Rendell has issued a moratorium on paroles for violent offenders until their crimes were reviewed. His decision was announced in September after four police officers were killed in Philadelphia by men on parole.
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