The Latest: Mother of slain motorist forgives ex-officer
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the federal sentencing of a former South Carolina police officer in the death of an unarmed motorist (all times local):
10:45 a.m.
The mother of a slain black motorist says she forgives the white former South Carolina police officer who killed her son.
Judy Scott on Thursday turned toward Michael Slager and said her faith in God gives her the ability to forgive him for killing her son, Walter Scott.
She also told Slager she hoped he would repent for the killing and allow Jesus to come into his heart.
Through tears, the mother spoke as part of a hearing during which a judge will decide how much time Slager spends in prison for the April 2015 killing following a traffic stop. Earlier Thursday, U.S.