Walter Scott

• Ex-South Carolina cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years in shooting death of Walter Scott

  Attorneys for ex-North Charleston Officer Michael Slager said he shot 50-year-old Walter Scott in self-defence after the two fought and Scott reached for Slager's stun gun.

  World

  Dec 7, 2017
  
• Walter Scott shooting: Mistrial declared in case against former SC police officer

  A South Carolina judge has declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in the murder trial of a white police officer charged in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist, Walter Scott.

  World

  Dec 5, 2016
  
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• Walter Scott murder trial on hold after juror blocks guilty verdict for cop

  The trial of a former South Carolina police officer charged with gunning down a black motorist will continue next week after a juror said he could not approve a guilty verdict.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2016
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• Taking a look at the ‘Fathers’ of Saskatchewan

  Throughout the history of Saskatchewan, a number of men in positions of power have cemented themselves as prominent "fathers" of the province.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2016
• Former South Carolina officer indicted for murder in shooting of Walter Scott

  A white former police officer in South Carolina has been indicted on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man who was running away from him.

  Jun 8, 2015
• South Carolina officer who shot Walter Scott told boss he ran away

  The white South Carolina police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man can be heard telling his supervisor twice that he didn't understand why the man ran away, according to dashcam video.

  World

  Apr 14, 2015
• Funeral held for black US driver fatally shot by white police officer during traffic stop

  Mourners gathered Saturday in Summerville, South Carolina, to remember Walter Scott, the 50-year-old black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer in North Charleston.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2015
• Why more body-worn cameras will be worn after Walter Scott’s shooting

  Body-worn cameras will be a new part of the uniform for each member of the North Charleston Police, as the force comes to grips with the shooting of 50-year-old Walter Scott.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2015
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• Police body camera debate rekindled after fatal South Carolina shooting

  A bystander's video proved pivotal in the filing of a murder charge against a South Carolina police officer, and also rekindled a fervent national discussion about the use of body cameras by police officers.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2015
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• Charleston police chief ‘sickened’ by Walter Scott shooting video

  The South Carolina police officer who shot and killed Walter Scott has been fired as he faces murder charges in the weekend shooting.

  Crime

  Apr 8, 2015