MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Chauvin is awaiting a March 8 trial in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.A Minnesota Department of Corrections spokesperson confirmed Chauvin was no longer being held at the prison on Wednesday, and state court records show Chauvin posted bond.
Chauvin had been at the Oak Park Heights prison since May 31. Court records show he posted a non-cash $1 million bond on Oct.
7, signed by A-Affordable Bail Bonds of Brainerd, Minnesota. A notice of release was posted at the same time.Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter just four days after the Memorial Day death of George Floyd.