SC cop accused of murdering Walter Scott, grated bond, trial date set

SOUTH CAROLINA (MEDIA GENERAL) — Michael Slager, the former North Charleston Police officer accused of murdering Walter Scott, will be released on bond. Slager’s attorney has asked for him to be released on bond multiple times and today the judge granted that request. Slager will be released on a $500,000 surety bond.
More than a dozen people showed up in court Monday to support Slager. Defense attorney Andy Savage asked them to stand and show the judge the ties Slager has to the com