BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 A Bakersfield police detective charged with two felony counts of child pornography was ordered released from federal custody following a Tuesday afternoon hearing.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Lugo was ordered to home confinement and placed on numerous conditions as part of his release.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Lugo has pleaded not guilty to all charges.<\/p>\n
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