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Jury deadlocks in murder trial of former South Carolina officer

by Brian Seay

After more than 20 hours deliberating, a jury in South Carolina deadlocked Monday in the murder trial of a former South Carolina officer who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop.

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Former South Carolina officer testifies in murder trial, judge allows lesser charge before closing arguments

by Brian Seay

As jurors visited the scene Wednesday where a former South Carolina officer shot and killed an unarmed motorist, the judge in the case decided he'll let the jury consider a lesser charge of manslaughter.

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