evidence to release him on bond. so the judge made a decision using his discretion to release him on bond knowing there was a lot of evidence that suggested he should be released. >> faith, in their ruling the appeals court said it had no reason to deny mr. reeves's bond. quote, he presented several character witness withes whose testimony went largely unchallenged by the state. he is an older defendant with no prior record. the court said mr. reeves had a long and distinguished career as a police officer. >> right. >> the appeals court wanted the trial court to reconsider his initial ruling of not granting bond. the appeals court said he's not a flight risk. if you are concerned about his danger to the community then do the things you said you could do if you were to grant bond which is have him on house arrest essentially. he can only go to the garros ro store, to church.