Slager was charged with murder after law enforcement officials viewed the dramatic video that appears to show Slager shooting a fleeing Scott several times in the back. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The new year will kick off with discussions of a speedy trial request and a bond reconsideration for Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of murder…
Attorneys discussed the process to declare former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager indigent, thus making him eligible for state-funded legal assistance during a Dec. 23, 2015 hearing. His attorneys want help paying for expert witnesses. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The former North Charleston police officer charged with murder in the shooting of Walter Scott is suing the Police Benevolent…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Attorneys for Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, are seeking an expedited hearing on an evidence consent order after waiting a week for Judge Clifton Newman to review a proposal. The focus of the consent order concerns a Dec. 4 request by Slager’s attorney…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Attorneys for former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager have requested another bond hearing after prosecutors said last week that they don’t want his trial to start until November. The newest filing recaps Friday’s status hearing, showing that Slager’s attorney Andy Savage filed a speedy trial motion as soon as Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said she wanted…
