One of the police officers charged for George Floyd’s death, Thomas Lane, has been freed.
Just a month ago the death of the “Gentle Giant” sparked the world with outrage as he was choked to death by a police officer Derek Chuavin.
Chuavin who was an officer for the Minneapolis city at Minnesota USA, killed Gorge floyd an African american over an alleged $20 (17.5 euros; £16) bill that was said to be counterfeit, Chuavin along with three other officer of the Minneapolis city, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J Alexander Kueng were arrested and charged.
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Mr Lane, 37, was one of the first two officers called to reports of a counterfeit $20 bill. At the scene, he approached Mr Floyd’s car, pointed his gun at him and handcuffed him. He later helped Mr Chauvin and Mr Kueng restrain Mr Floyd on the floor.
However Thomas Lane has been giving bail of $750,000 and was released on Wednesday from the Hennepin County Jail, with conditions, The other three officers remain in custody.
Lane’s counsel, last week said his client was a rookie, adding that the only thing he (Lane) did was hold Floyd’s feet so he could not kick.
The criminal complaint also said that Lane expressed concern about Floyd and asked Chauvin twice if they should roll Floyd to his side, but Chauvin said no until the black American died.
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