September 9, 201511 yr Michael Slager, Cop Who Killed Walter Scott, Says He Felt Threatened - NBC News This is the case where the South Carolina officer was on film shooting a fleeing suspect in the back.
September 10, 201511 yr Author Well, he said the magic words. So that will at least delay things. This will be an interesting case to see how much latitude "I felt threatened" is given.
September 10, 201511 yr How the hell does one feel threatened by someone running away from them? Dude is a murderer, end of story.
September 10, 201511 yr I think he'd have a chance if the guy had turned to come back and ran toward him. His argument about the victim possibly grabbing his gun during the struggle would then be something to consider. But IMO, they aren't anymore because the guy is running away. I very seriously doubt this argument will work.
September 14, 201511 yr I think he'd have a chance if the guy had turned to come back and ran toward him. His argument about the victim possibly grabbing his gun during the struggle would then be something to consider. But IMO, they aren't anymore because the guy is running away. I very seriously doubt this argument will work. I'd even go so far as saying he'd have a chance if the guy had just turned around. And I seriously hope this argument doesn't work. Haven't they already ruled (somewhere) that shooting someone running away from you isn't a valid argument for self-defense when defending your home?
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