Bond denied for ex-cop on murder charge in black man's death

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By BRUCE SMITH

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A white former South Carolina police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black motorist won't be released before his trial.

Circuit Judge Clifton Newman on Monday denied bond for Michael Slager. He said in a brief order that releasing Slager would "constitute an unreasonable danger to the community."

The former North Charleston officer has been held in solitary confinement since his arrest on murder charges in the April 4 shooting death of Walter Scott.

A bystander's cellphone video showed Slager firing eight times as Scott tried to run from a traffic stop. The incident inflamed the national debate about how blacks are treated by law officers.

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[passiveporcupine]

1. It's about time they start treating cops like the rest of us

[Eleanors38]

2. Is as it should be.

[Judi Lynn]

3. At least this judge has chosen to do the right thing. n/t