Okaloosa County BOCC — June 7, 2016 — Transit Route Modification Ad

Page A10 | Daily News | Thursday, May 12,2016 NATION & WORLD Ex-cop to remain free on bail after indictment CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A white former South Carolina police officer facing a state murder chargein the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott will remain free on bail after his indictment on federal charges that include depriving the victim of his civil rights. During a hearing Wednesday in Charleston, a federal judge made the decision for Michael Slager; who was indicted this week on federal charges that also include obstruction ofjustice and unlawful use of a weapon during the commission of a crime. Slager, who is free on bail on state charges, will not have to put up any additional bond in the federal case. He entered a not-guilty plea during the federal hearing. An indictment unsealed Wednes- day charges Slager, 34, with obstruc- tion of justice and unlawful use of a weapon during the commission of a crime in the death of 50-year-old Scott. Abystander's cellphone video cap- tured images of Slager, then a North Charleston police officer, firing eight times as Scott ran from a traffic stop in April 2015. The case inflamed a national debate about how blacks are treated by white police officers. The federal indictment charges that Slager, while acting as a law offi- cer, deprived Scott of his civil rights. A second count says he used a weapon, a Glock Model 21 .45 caliber pistol, while doing so. The third count, charging obstruc- tion of justice, alleges that Slager intentionally misled agents of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division about what happened during the encounter with Scott. “Specifically, defendant Michael Slager knowingly misled SLED inves- tigators by falsely stating that he fired his weapon at Scott while Scott was coming forward at him with a Taser,” the indictment reads. “In truth and in fact, as defendant Michael Slager then well knew, he repeatedly fired his weapon at Scott when Scott was running away from him.” Chris Stewart, an attorney for the Scott family, called it amazing that after all the cases over the past 20 years the federal government has decided to indict an officer: “I think the Justice Department is tired of sitting on the sidelines and they think this is one they can def- initely win and send a message to police departments around the coun- try,” he told The Associated Press. The AP lefta message with Slager's attorney seeking comment. Slager, who was fired from the police force after the incident, was held in solitary confinement until Jan- uary, when he was released on half a million dollars bail and put under house arrest. He is at an undisclosed location, allowed to leave only for work, church and medical or legal appointments. included as part of the official record Okaloosa County adheres 1o the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifics meeting upon request. Please call Okaloosa County Growth Management Department, Janet Willis at (850) 833-9173 to make a request. For hearing impaired. 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order 1o provide the requested service. Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Public Transit Routes The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:00 AM or soon thereafter on Tuesday. June 7,2016 to receive public comments regarding proposed modifications, including hours of operation, to Routes 1,2, 3. 4,14,20,30,32, and 33 of the County public transportation system. Following the close of the public comments, the Board of County Commissioners may modify any or all of these routes. The meeting will be held at Crestview City Hall located at 198 North Wilson Street Crestview. FL 32536. This public transportation sery Transit Administration. the Florida Department of Transportation and the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners e is funded. in part, through the Federal The