LOS ANGELES – A former Los Angeles Police Department officer who fatally shot an unarmed man in Venice in 2015 had his bail dramatically reduced Wednesday, and he was expected to be freed from custody while awaiting trial on a murder charge.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen slashed the bail of 60- year-old Clifford Proctor from $2 million to $100,000 during a hearing Wednesday. Proctor was expected to post the reduced amount later Wednesday.

Upon release, he will be required to surrender his passport, wear an ankle monitor and remain in California for the duration of the criminal proceedings.

Proctor pleaded not guilty last month to the murder charge, which includes allegations of causing great bodily injury and use of a deadly weapon. Although he was indicted last year,

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