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Federal charges filed against S.C. cop in motorist shooting

A grand jury has indicted Michael Slager for violating civil rights laws, using a firearm in committing a crime of violence, and obstructing justice.
A memorial is seen through a fence marking the site where Walter Scott was killed on April 4th by a North Charleston police officer on April 10, 2015 in North Charleston, S.C.
A memorial is seen through a fence marking the site where Walter Scott was killed on April 4th by a North Charleston police officer on April 10, 2015 in North Charleston, S.C.
By Pete Williams
Former police officer Michael Slager walks to the defense table bond hearing, in Charleston, S.C., Sept. 10, 2015. (Photo by Randall Hill/Reuters)
Former police officer Michael Slager walks to the defense table bond hearing, in Charleston, S.C., Sept. 10, 2015.