12-02-2016, 02:13 PM
On the stand, Slager claimed his mind was spaghetti after initially struggling with Scott and he doesn't remember retrieving the taser and putting it by Scott's body. He said he was scared and neutralized the threat, as he was taught.
The jury has three verdict options:
1. Guilty of murder, which requires the jury to agree that Slager had malice toward Scott, carries a sentence of 30 years to life.
2. Guilty of manslaughter, which is killing someone in the heat of passion and carries a sentence of 2 to 30 years.
3. Acquittal, he's found not guilty and walks free.
I hope this jury doesn't hang and can reach a unanimous verdict.
Refs:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/delib...l-43927988
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/02/del...trial.html
The jury has three verdict options:
1. Guilty of murder, which requires the jury to agree that Slager had malice toward Scott, carries a sentence of 30 years to life.
2. Guilty of manslaughter, which is killing someone in the heat of passion and carries a sentence of 2 to 30 years.
3. Acquittal, he's found not guilty and walks free.
I hope this jury doesn't hang and can reach a unanimous verdict.
Refs:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/delib...l-43927988
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/02/del...trial.html