The police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was charged with first-degree manslaughter and released early on Friday morning after posting a $50,000 bond. Officer Betty Shelby was booked at 1.11am and was held in custody for 20 minutes before posting bail. Shelby was charged in relation to last week’s killing of Terence Crutcher, who was unarmed. Demonstrations in Tulsa since Crutcher’s death have been consistently peaceful. Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott shootings demonstrate value of video evidence Read moreAttorney Damario Solomon-Simmons said: “We are happy that charges were brought, but let me be clear: the family wants and deserves full justice.

Source: The Guardian September 23, 2016 16:52 UTC