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Judge Declares Mistrial In Murder Case Against Former S.C. Police Officer

5:36pm December 05, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

After nearly two days of questions and clarifications, the jury was unable to agree on a unanimous verdict for or against Michael Slager, who shot and killed Walter Scott after a traffic stop.

Former North Charleston, S.C., police Officer Michael Slager testifies Tuesday during his murder trial.

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Former South Carolina Police Officer Takes The Stand At His Murder Trial

5:38pm November 29, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Former North Charleston Officer Michael Slager is on trial for shooting a black man named Walter Scott in the back. Slager testified he "fired until the threat was stopped, like I'm trained to do."

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Opening Statements Begin In North Charleston Police Shooting Trial

4:21pm November 03, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Former North Charleston, S.C., police Officer Michael Slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, an unarmed black man, in April 2015.

This empty lot is where Walter Scott was shot on April 4, 2015.

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For Many, Charleston, S.C., Police Shooting Trial May Finally Offer A Turning Point

5:21am October 31, 2016

by Debbie Elliott

In previous high-profile police shooting cases, prosecutors have not won convictions against the officers. But many in Charleston hope the trial of ex-cop Michael Slager will send a different message.

Michael Slager, a North Charleston, S.C., police officer, has been charged with murder in the killing of a black man who was running away from him.

Former North Charleston, S.C., Police Officer Indicted On Murder Charges

2:12pm June 08, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Video showed Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old Walter Scott in the back. Slager had told investigators that he followed protocol.

A handout booking photo issued by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office shows North Charleston police Officer Michael Thomas Slager, 33, who faces a murder charge in the death of Walter Scott.

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'My Heart Was Broken,' Says Father Of S.C. Man Slain By Police

1:01pm April 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Police Officer Michael Slager now faces a murder charge in the death of Walter Scott, who was unarmed and running away from Slager when he was shot multiple times.

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Officer In S.C. Shooting Previously Accused Of Using Excessive Force

1:00pm April 24, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

An inquiry exonerated Michael Slager of claims he used excessive force against an unarmed man he thought was a suspect. Slager was charged with murder this week for killing an unarmed man.

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S.C. Dashcam Video: A Broken Tail Light, A Routine Traffic Stop, A Fleeing Man

6:37pm April 09, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

North Charleston Officer Michael Slager can be seen stopping Walter Scott. Slager shot and killed Scott — an incident captured in a separate video. Slager has been charged with the killing and fired.

North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey (left) and police Chief Eddie Driggers spoke Wednesday about a video that shows a white police officer fatally shooting a fleeing black man after a traffic stop.

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'I Was Sickened By What I Saw,' Police Chief Says Of S.C. Shooting

1:32pm April 09, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Discussing the case of a North Charleston, S.C., officer shooting an unarmed man in the back, police chief Eddie Driggers said Wednesday, "I have been praying for peace."