Ex-Cop Charged In Walter Scott Shooting Sues Police Organization
The ex-North Charleston, South Carolina cop who was filmed shooting a black man in the back as he ran away has sued a police organization for not assisting him, as authorities continue to investigate the killing.
The lawsuit filed by Michael Slager alleges that the Southern States Police Benevolent Association failed to defend him as he stands accused of murdering Walter Scott on April 4. The fraternal organization promises legal assistance to members, but Slager claims that the group wrongly deprived him of a lawyer even though he was up to date on his payments.
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