Police officer who used to kneel down to kill black man George Floyd has now been released from prison.

 

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with the murder of a black man, George Floyd, was released from Oak Park Heights Jail at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday after bail was announced. $ 1 million. This means that Chauvin is the last of four officials to be released on bail.

However, Chauvin must comply with certain conditions, such as not being able to leave the state without the consent of the court and not being allowed to have contact with the family of the deceased. In addition, he must comply with all court summonses, and his trial and those of other officials are expected to begin in March 2021.

Chauvin, 44, was charged with second- and third-degree murder for using a knee to press Floyd's neck nearly eight minutes after Floyd used a counterfeit $ 20 bill. A case in a Minnesota store has sparked outrage among Americans and other countries, leading to protests and the destruction of public and private property.

Chauvin could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted of second-degree murder. Prosecutors also accused him and his ex-wife of tax evasion several times and lying about their income.