Tag: Michael Slager
Former officer sentenced to 20yrs in prison for killing unarmed man
“Officers who violate anyone’s rights also violate their oaths of honor, and they tarnish the names of the vast majority of officers, who do incredible work."
Ex-cop pleads guilty after shooting unarmed man in back
If convicted, Slager faces a maximum sentence of life in prison for violating Scott’s civil rights under color of law.
Ex-cop Indicted on Federal Charges For Shooting Unarmed Man in Back
Confined to house arrest since January, Slager also faces between 30 years and life in prison for the pending state charge. His murder trial is scheduled to begin on October 31.
Police Officer Faces Murder Charge for Shooting Unarmed Man in the...
After a video surfaced recorded by a bystander, South Carolina police officer, Michael Slager, was arrested on Tuesday charged with murder for shooting an unarmed man in the back. The video appeared to contradict the officer’s account.
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