News Roundup

The Charleston Post and Courier reports that Michael Slager, a former North Charleston police officer who shot and killed Walter Scott in 2015, pleaded guilty this week to a federal criminal charge of deprivation of rights under the color of law.  The incident involving Slager and Scott was captured on video which appeared to show Slager shooting at Scott’s back after a scuffle.  As the News Roundup previously noted, a homicide case against Slager ended in a mistrial late last year.  As part of the plea deal, other state and federal charges pending against Slager will be dismissed.  Keep reading for more news.

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