COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Federal judge has sentenced former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager to twenty years in prison for the shooting death of Walter Scott. Slager pleaded guilty to violating Scott’s rights. Scott was shot in the back as he ran from Slager during a traffic stop in April of 2015. The incident was caught on cell phone…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday is day three in the sentencing phase of former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager. We could see the sentencing hearing wrap up as soon as today as prosecutors bring in a special witness to testify. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has this afternoon update from the courthouse in Charleston. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Slager Sentencing
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– The defense took the stand Tuesday in the sentencing phase of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. Slager pleaded guilty to shooting Walter Scott, an unarmed man in the back. Slager’s attorney says he’s going to prove that his client was an ethical officer. Tuesday, in court, audio from the incident was played. Alexis Frazier is in…
