The U.S. District Judge David Norton announced his sentence on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 7) after several days of technical testimony.

Norton ruled that Slager committed second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, this decision coming months after Slager pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights offense and one year after his indictment by a federal grand jury.

Read the full story (source): Michael Slager Sentenced To 20 Years For Death Of Walter Scott

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