BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield police detective charged with two felony counts of child pornography was ordered released from federal custody following a Tuesday afternoon hearing.

A judge ruled that Detective Marc Lugo does not pose a danger to the public by being released, despite government arguments that he was a flight risk who could easily re-offend by using the internet.

Lugo was ordered to home confinement and placed on numerous conditions as part of his release.

His wife, Heather Lugo, who is also a Bakersfield Police Department officer, will act as a third party monitor to ensure her husband does not violate any conditions of his release.

Lugo has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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