Daily Archives: November 8, 2016

Police Officer #MichaelSlager on Trial for the Murder of #WalterScott Day 4

Posted on November 8, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two police officers testified Monday that the account Michael Slager gave them about shooting Walter Scott in the minutes after the slaying contradicted a dramatic cellphone video of the unarmed black motorist’s death. The trial of Slager, … Continue reading →

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Officer #RayTensing on Trial for the Murder of #SamDuBose Day 7

Posted on November 8, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

CINCINNATI — Ray Tensing must be haunted by the face of Sam DuBose. That seemed clear even before autopsy photos showing the gaping bullet holes in DuBose’s head popped up on the video monitor in front of Tensing during Monday’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: Voting Day

Posted on November 8, 2016 by rikyrah

By the end of the night, we will know who the 45th President of the United States will be. Have your voice heard: GET OUT AND VOTE.    

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