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Sharpton Says Daily News' Story Is 'Bogus' And 'Has No Merit' April 10, 2015 10:52 AM

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) The Rev. Al Sharpton has reportedly been told to stay away from the funeral of a black man shot and killed by a white police officer in South Carolina.

The New York Daily News reports the family of Walter Scott has expressed they do not want the reverend, who has attended the funerals of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in Staten Island, to attend the funeral.

Chris Stewart, the Scott family attorney, reportedly told the Daily News the funeral will be only for close family members.

However, a statement from Sharpton said the Daily News story is bogus and has no merit.

Sharpton said he has been invited to preach and lead a prayer vigil in North Charleston

There has never been a discussion about me attending or participating in the funeral on Saturday, since everyone knows that NANs convention with thousands of delegates is happening in New York and doesnt end until Saturday night, Rev. Sharpton said in a statement.

I have not decided whether or not I will accept the invitation to preach in North Charleston and participate in the prayer vigil on Sunday. However, I am told the mayor and police chief have said that if I do choose to come they will attend the service as we seek healing and justice in these matters, the statement reads.

As an act of violence once again focuses the nation on relations between law enforcement and minorities,Rev. Sharptonsaid Wednesday that his civil rights organization will stand with the family of the black South Carolina man fatally shot by a white police officer.

Sharpton said he first heard about the shooting from the director of the National Action Network chapter there.

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Report: Rev. Sharpton Told To Stay Away From Funeral For Slain SC Man