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January 5, 2016

South Carolina: Officer Michael Slager, Who Killed Walter Scott, Released on Bond
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In South Carolina, Officer Michael Slager has been released on bond.
He's the white police officer charged with murder after shooting unarmed
African-American motorist Walter Scott in the back. Slager was released
from jail on $500,000 bond but will remain under house arrest. His trial
has been set for October 31.


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