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What happened in the Walter Scott case?

Mic Smith / AP file CHARLESTON, S.C. — More than two years ago, the fatal shooting of Walter Scott, an unarmed black motorist, by a white South Carolina police officer set off a wave of national protests over racially biased policing and the use of lethal force.

Why did Walter Scott not want to be arrested?

But Scott's family has suggested that it was because he owed back child-support payments and didn't want to be arrested. Judy Scott smiles as she holds a photo of Walter Scott, her son, after former police officer Michael Slager was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court in Charleston, South Carolina, on Thursday.

What is the Walter Scott Notification Act?

The Walter Scott Notification Act is proposed federal legislation by U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina to require the reporting of police shootings by any state receiving federal funding for law enforcement.

Was Walter Scott a Coast Guard?

"Walter Scott, killed by S.C. officer, served in Coast Guard at Curtis Bay". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2015. ^ Goldstein, Sasha (April 8, 2015). "Michael Slager: What you should know about the North Charleston cop who killed Walter Scott". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 5, 2018.

How old was Walter Scott when he was in the Coast Guard?

Scott during his service in the U.S. Coast Guard in the mid-1980s. Walter Lamar Scott was a 50-year-old forklift operator, studying massage therapy. An arrest warrant had been issued since a January 16, 2013, court hearing regarding his child support payments, for which he had previously been jailed three times.

Why did Slager stop Scott?

Slager had stopped Scott for a non-functioning brake light. Slager was charged with murder after a video surfaced showing him shooting Scott from behind while Scott was fleeing, which contradicted Slager's report of the incident.

What did Slager plead guilty to?

On May 2, 2017, as part of a plea agreement, Slager pleaded guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law (18 USC § 242). In return for the guilty plea, the charges of obstructing justice and use of a firearm during a crime of violence were dismissed.

What was the charge against Slager?

After the police department reviewed the video, Slager was arrested on April 7 and charged with murder . On June 8, a South Carolina grand jury indicted Slager on the murder charge. The murder charge was the only charge presented to the grand jury.

How far away was Scott when he was shot?

When Slager fired his gun, Scott was approximately 15 to 20 feet (5 to 6 m) away and fleeing. In the report of the shooting filed before the video surfaced, Slager said he had feared for his life because Scott had taken his Taser, and that he shot Scott because he "felt threatened".

How many times was Scott shot?

The coroner's report stated that Scott was struck a total of five times: three times in the back, once in the upper buttocks, and once on an ear.

When was Slager's sentence upheld?

Slager Conviction and Sentence Upheld. On January 8, 2019 the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal denied Slager an appeal after upholding his conviction and 20 year prison sentence. On April 19, 2021, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel upheld Slager's 20 year sentence as well.

What happened to Walter Scott?

— More than two years ago, the fatal shooting of Walter Scott, an unarmed black motorist, by a white South Carolina police officer set off a wave of national protests over racially biased policing and the use of lethal force.

Who was Walter Scott's mother?

April 2015: A closer look at the Walter Scott shooting. Scott's mother, Judy, was one of seven family members who spoke before the sentencing. She recalled her 50-year-old son growing up as a "happy, jolly child" and then turned to Slager directly, telling him, "I forgive you.". Slager began to cry. In his final statement before sentencing, the ...

How many shots did Slager fire at Scott?

Slager fired eight shots at Scott as he ran away, striking him five times, including three in the back, a coroner later said. Even after he was shot, Slager handcuffed Scott's arms behind his back.

How long did Slager go to jail?

In that trial, Slager had faced 30 years to life in prison if convicted.

Did Scott Slager get shot?

Randall Hill / Reuters. While prosecutors acknowledged during the trial last year that Scott wouldn't have been shot if he hadn't resisted in the first place, they said that that Slager had been trained against using lethal force in such a situation and had gooe too far.

Did Scott take control of his taser?

Slager had claimed that Scott took control of his Taser and that he feared for his life in a scuffle after the traffic stop. The video didn't show Scott taking the stun gun.

Who is Scott's brother?

At a news conference following the sentencing, Scott's brother, Rodney, said the family was pleased that "we got justice.". Their attorney, L. Chris Stewart, added that the judge's ruling showed that accountability can happen.

Who is charged with murder in the Scott family?

NEW: North Charleston's mayor says he's glad a settlement was reached. Former North Charleston police Officer Michael Slager is charged with murder in Scott's death.

How many children did Scott have?

Scott’s children will be taken care of. Scott had four children who will benefit from the settlement, attorneys for the family said. “He was a good father,” said his brother Anthony Scott.

Why did Collins say Edwards should present the case the same way he would in any death?

Collins went on to say that Edwards should present the case the same he would in any death, and not do so differently, because an officer of the law shot Brown.

Who shot Robert Lee Brown?

Collins issued a news release Monday afternoon, urging District Attorney Greg Edwards to recuse himself in the case of Robert Lee Brown, who was shot by an Albany Police officer three weeks ago.

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