Walter Katz

police oversight attorney

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California attorney who specializes in oversight of law enforcement agencies

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In Charleston, South Carolina  cellphone video appears to show criminal conduct  by police officer Michael Slager.

Law Enforcement on Trial in America

In Charleston, South Carolina cellphone video appears to show criminal conduct by police officer Michael Slager.

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