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Police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck to death released from prison

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, is a free man for now.

He just got released from behind bars as he awaits trial.

Mr. Chauvin was cut loose Wednesday from the Oak Park Heights prison in Minnesota after court records show he posted a non-cash $1 million bond backed by a place called A-Affordable Bail Bonds.

His trial is currently scheduled for March.

Mr. Chauvin was the last of the four accused cops still in custody.

As reported, the other three, Alexander Keung, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were released some time ago, and are all seeking a change of venue ahead of their trials.

Mr. Chauvin faces the most severe charges out of the group as he’s been rung up for 2nd-degree murder, 3rd-degree murder, and 2nd-degree manslaughter after leaving his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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