Two Former Officers in George Floyd Death Case Released After Posting $900,000 Bail

▲Former police officers involved in the death of Floyd. From left to right: Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Alexander King, Thomas Lane

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Two former police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involved in the death of Black man George Floyd, have reportedly been released on bail.

According to CNN on the 20th (local time), Alexander King (26) was released from Hennepin County Jail in Minnesota after posting $750,000 (approximately 971.2 million KRW) bail the previous night.

Earlier, Thomas Lane (37) was also released after posting $750,000 bail recently.

As a result, they will face trial while out on bail.

Derek Chauvin (44), who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck during the arrest on the 25th of last month, causing his death, remains in custody on charges including second-degree murder.

At that time, King and Lane were pressing Floyd's back and feet while he was lying face down on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back, and they, along with Tou Thao (34), who was guarding the surroundings, were charged with conspiracy to commit second-degree murder and other charges.

Thao is also currently in custody.

Previously, the court set a total bail of $1 million for King, Lane, and Thao. However, if certain conditions such as surrendering personally owned weapons are met, the bail was reduced to $750,000.

The court also set bail for Chauvin at $1.25 million, which can be reduced to $1 million upon meeting certain conditions.

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