BREAKING: Mistrial declared in the case of ex-S.C. police officer Michael Slager, charged in the fatal shooting of black motorist Walter Scott

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   A South Carolina judge on Monday declared a mistrial in the case of Michael Slager, a white former North Charleston police officer charged with murder in the death of black motorist Walter Scott. Slager's lawyers had sought a mistrial after jurors told the judge Friday they were deadlocked because one holdout juror was unwilling to convict the former police officer. Slager also is awaiting trial in federal court, charged with violating Scott's rights, obstruction of justice and a gun violation. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM       You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bgshopwithus13.gossippage@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE please click here.     Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108