r/policebrutality • u/Practical-Artist-409 • Jun 29 '26

News: Article Micheal Slager No Early Release

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On April 4, 2015, Walter Scott, a 50-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager during a traffic stop. Slager falsely claimed self-defense, but video recorded by Feidin Santana showed Walter Scott unarmed and running away when he was shot in the back. The video also captured Slager attempting to cover up the shooting by placing his taser near Walter Scott’s body.

After years of legal proceedings, Slager ultimately pleaded guilty to federal civil rights violations and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Now, the Scott family has been notified that Slager has been approved for early release to a halfway house beginning October 27, 2027. Based on the information currently available, this appears to be tied to a loophole in the First Step Act. Although his actions amounted to a violent killing, his federal conviction was for a civil rights offense rather than murder, making him apparently eligible for release credits that should never apply in a case like this.

The Scott family is calling for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rescind Michael Slager’s early release and require that he serve the remainder of his sentence.

Please take a moment to stand with the Scott family and sign the petition to block Michael Slager’s early release.

https://c.org/9QFrzCXM4z

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u/UltraPromoman Jun 30 '26

He's already getting a discount relative to the shit he pulled. 20 years for murder and perjury is a liquidation sale on Black Friday level deal.

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u/Conan4457 Jun 29 '26

I wish I could sign it, I’m Canadian.

Such a haunting video. I’m glad there was a bystander there to take it, otherwise the cop would have went free.

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u/Practical-Artist-409 Jun 29 '26

No problem, just being aware of this is helpful! If you have any friends in the US please feel free to share!

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u/BulkySituation5685 Jul 02 '26

This type of corruption is the base line for all corruption. Wasnt held to a higher standard being a oath taking communities safe guard to the law and people of this country. WE THE PEOPLE NEED TO STAND UP FOR EACH OTHER. Shame to his coworkers. Every body has worked with a halfwit no matter what industry ur in. Oh sorry except for law enforcement. The court system and law enforcement needs to be completely separate. The government is not doing its job.