article_snippet.sent: Slager, 33, was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder after firing eight shots at Scott, killing Scott.
article_snippet.sent: Officer Michael Slager is also now "terminated" from the force, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey said Wednesday.
article_snippet.sent: Officer Michael Slager is a father to two stepchildren, and Officer Michael Slager wife is eight months' pregnant.
article_snippet.sent: According to CNN affiliate WCIV-TV in Charleston, Slager initially said through Slager attorney, David Aylor, that Slager followed the appropriate policies and procedures.
article_snippet.sent: However, Aylor later told CNN that Slager was no longer representing The officer. "
article_snippet.sent: Today, I withdrew my representation of Slager.
article_snippet.sent: Slager was denied bail at a bond hearing Tuesday night, WCIV reported.
article_snippet.sent: I have two stepchildren and one on the way," Slager told a magistrate through video conferencing.
article_snippet.sent: If found guilty of murder, Slager could face up to life in prison or death.
article_snippet.sent: The city of North Charleston will continue to cover the insurance for the pregnancy of Slager's wife, the mayor said.
article_snippet.sent: Neither Officer Slager or the attorney could be reached for comment Wednesday.