Derek Chauvin released from prison

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Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for his involvement in the death of George Floyd.

Anthony Gockowski

October 7, 2020

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was released from prison Wednesday morning after posting bail. 

According to court records, Chauvin paid $100,000 to “purchase the bond which is posted to cover the bail,” attorney Nathan Hansen explained. 

“The bonding company promises to pay $1 million if he fails to appear. Chauvin does not get the $100k back. That is the fee,” he said on Twitter.

The unconditional bond was set at $1.25 million and the conditional bond was set at $1 million. Chauvin was released on a conditional bond, which requires him to stay in Minnesota and remain law-abiding. The document was signed by A-Affordable Bail Bonds out of Brainerd, Minnesota. A law enforcement notice of release was posted shortly after Chauvin made bail. 

WCCO reported that Chauvin was transferred from a maximum security prison in Oak Park Heights to Hennepin County Jail shortly before 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. A Department of Corrections spokesperson confirmed with Fox 9 that he was then released from jail. 

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