politics
Murder charge dismissed against Arkansas man who said he shot daughter’s alleged sexual abuser
Aaron Spencer had been charged with murdering Michael Fosler, 67, who was in vehicle with Spencer’s daughter, 13
TL;DR
- A judge dismissed the murder charge against Aaron Spencer, who killed Michael Fosler.
- Spencer claimed he shot Fosler to protect his daughter, who he alleged was being sexually abused by Fosler.
- The dismissal was based on lost dash-cam footage and "egregious" conduct by law enforcement.
- Fosler faced 43 criminal charges, including sexual assault and child abuse imagery possession, at the time of his death.
- Spencer, an army veteran, had recently defeated the incumbent sheriff in the Republican primary and is running for the office in November.
- Spencer stated his message of accountability resonated with voters.