gray breidenbach: Michael Slager Trial Is Declared a Mistrial

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On Dec. 5, 2016, Judge Clifton Newman of South Carolina, declares a mistrial in the case of Michael Slager. Slager, a police officer, shot and killed an unarmed, 50-year-old black man, Walter Scott, in April 2015. The video of the two sparked many Black Lives Matter protests and justice rallies across the nation. Judge Newman calls a mistrial because the jury is unable to come to a unanimous decision, even after 22 hours of deliberation over 4 days. Scott's family members vow to continue their fight for justice. 

after watching the video, i think this was absolutely unjust, however he did run from the police officer, i do think the officer should've used a non lethal force to apprehend Scott, in stead he shot him too many times. This is such a sensitive topic nowadays, and i hate to see things like this, unfortunately this is the world we live in and we need to make it better. this relate to every shooting.

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