Bail approved for ex-officer charged in SC shooting death

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — A state judge approved bail Monday for a former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black motorist. Circuit Judge Clifton Newman in Charleston allowed a $500,000 surety bond for Michael Slager. Newman also set an Oct. 31 trial date. Slager will have to remain in South Carolina while out on bail. It was not immediately clear Monday afternoon …
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Bail approved for ex-officer charged in SC shooting death