COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The verdict in the Rick Chow case continues to spark strong reactions across South Carolina and beyond.
Chow was found not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. Prosecutors argued Chow unlawfully chased and shot the teen after a confrontation outside his store. The defense argued Chow acted in self-defense.
The case raised questions about the use of deadly force, charging decisions, what evidence jurors were allowed to hear, and whether South Carolina law adequately addresses situations like this one…