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Nancy Kerrigan’s father’s death late last month has been ruled a homicide, according to the Middlesex County (Mass.) Chief Medical Examiner. According to the findings, Daniel Kerrigan died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during a physical altercation at his home. The Coroner reports that the 70-year-old Daniel suffered a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, which was exacerbated by heart disease. As we previously reported, Nancy’s brother Mark Kerrigan faces one charge of assault and battery on an elder with serious bodily injury. Nancy Kerrigan won medals in figure skating at the ’92 and ’94 Olympics/ The investigation continues, with no word on whether prosecutors will now up the charges against Mark, but the family is displeased with the coroner’s report. The family lawyer, Tracy Miner, says “The Kerrigan family is extremely disappointed that the medical examiner would release a cause of death without having all of the relevant facts. We believe this finding to be premature and inaccurate.” The Kerrigans are also standing by Mark Kerrigan – who was arrested and charged with assault and battery after – saying, “The Kerrigan family does not blame anyone for the unfortunate death of Dan Kerrigan, who had a pre-existing heart condition.”

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Death of Daniel Kerrigan Ruled a Homicide