Following the 2015 video footage – shot by Feidin Santana – of former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager shooting a handcuffed Walter Scott, 50, in the back eight times, a jury decided to indict him (unlike some other officers we’ve heard of). Although a judge denied Slager’s bail back in September, claiming the release “would constitute an unreasonable danger to the community,” he has since changed him mind, and allowed Slager to be let out on a $500,000 bail. Hit the jump for more.
(Photos) The Family Of Walter Scott Tells Rev. Al Sharpton To Stay Away!
The family of Walter Scott tells Rev. Al Sharpton to stay away. A source close to the Scott family said, “We don’t want another Ferguson type of circus here.” Check out the photos and read more on the story after the jump!
