Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers for Marvin David Scott III's in-custody death

A grand jury on Tuesday declined to charge eight officers over the in-custody death of Marvin David Scott III, according to a press release from the Collin County District Attorney's Office. The 26-year-old Black man, who was originally arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis. 

"After careful consideration of the applicable law and all the relevant facts we find that no probable cause exists to charge any person with a criminal offense related to the death of Mr. Scott," the grand jury said in a statement obtained by CBS Dallas/Fort Worth. "We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Scott for the terrible loss you have suffered," the grand jury added. "We hope you can someday find peace."