S.C. Cop Faces Civil Rights Charge in Walter Scott Death

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — A white former South Carolina police officer facing a state murder charge in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott will remain free on bail after his indictment on federal charges that include depriving the victim of his civil rights.

During a hearing Wednesday in Charleston, a federal judge made the decision for Michael Slager, who was indicted this week on federal charges including depriving Walter Scott of his civil rights.