Bond hearing delayed for ex-North Charleston officer charged with murder

A bond hearing has been delayed for a white former North Charleston police officer charged in the shooting death of a black motorist.

Court records show a judge made that decision Tuesday for Michael Slager. His hearing had been set for Thursday, but Slager’s defense team requested a delay because his lead attorney is recovering from surgery.

In a document filed with that motion, prosecutor Scarlett Wilson said she had no objection. No new hearing date has been scheduled.

Slager is charged with murder in the April 4 death of 50-year-old Walter Scott that attracted national attention. A bystander’s cellphone video showed Slager firing eight times as Scott tried to run away.

Slager was fired after the shooting.

Associated Press

This story was originally published August 26, 2015 at 6:56 PM.