Judge rules mistrial in case of North Charleston police shooting

The judge in the Michael Slager case has ruled a mistrial.

Slager, a former North Charleston police officer, was on trial for murder in the shooting of Walter Scott. Slager had pulled over Scott for a busted tail light before Scott fled the scene on foot.

The judge also told the jury they could now speak to the media about the case.

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This story was originally published December 5, 2016 at 3:50 PM with the headline "Judge rules mistrial in case of North Charleston police shooting."