Dec 7, 2017:
U.S. District Judge David Norton sentenced Michael Slager to 20 years in prison, deciding that Slager had in fact committed second-degree murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott.
Former S.C. Officer Who Killed Walter Scott Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison | NPR
Justice Department won’t release police shooting report | Associated Press
May 2, 2017:
In a plea deal, the state of South Carolina has agreed to drop a murder charge against Michael T. Slager. In exchange, Slager will plead guilty to violating Walter Scott's civil rights by using excessive force during an attempted arrest.
Former S.C. Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Shooting Of Walter Scott | NPR
Ex-officer Michael Slager pleads guilty in shooting death of Walter Scott | CNN
Dec 5, 2016:
After the jury deliberated for over 22 hours over four days and could not reach a verdict, Circuit Judge Clifton Newman declared a mistrial in the shooting death of Walter Scott, saying the case would be retried at a future date.
Mistrial Declared in Black Motorist's Shooting | ABC News
Judge Declares Mistrial In Murder Case Against Former S.C. Police Officer | NPR
Nov 2, 2016:
Jury selection in the murder trial of Michael T. Slager began two days ago on October 31 and is now completed. The jury consists of six white men, five white women, and one black man.
Murder Trial of South Carolina Ex-Cop Who Killed Walter Scott to Begin | NBC News
Oct 8, 2015:
Rather than facing the prospects of a civil suit, the city of North Charleston and the Scott family have reached a $6.5 million settlement.
North Charleston reaches $6.5 million settlement with Walter Scott’s family | The Washington Post
North Charleston reaches $6.5 million settlement with family of Walter Scott | CNN
Jun 8, 2015:
Michael T. Slager was indicted by a grand jury in the shooting death of Walter L. Scott.
Former South Carolina Officer Indicted in Death of Walter Scott | The New York Times
Apr 7, 2015:
Michael T. Slager, a police officer with the North Charleston police department in South Carolina, was charged with murder in the shooting of a black man which occurred on Saturday, April 4, 2015. A video shot by a bystander clearly shows the officer firing eight times at the back of Walter L. Scott as he lumbers away from the officer. The shooting incident followed a routine traffic stop for a broken taillight.
South Carolina Officer Is Charged With Murder in Black Man’s Death | The New York Times
More:
- After 8 Shots in North Charleston, Michael Slager Becomes an Officer Scorned | The New York Times
- North Charleston Residents Express Disgust, but Not Surprise, at Police Shooting | The New York Times
- South Carolina police officer charged with murder after shooting man during traffic stop | The Washington Post