Violin-playing protester freed from jail in Venezuela
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Venezuelan violinist who is a well-known face of protests against his country's socialist government has been freed after more than two weeks in prison.
The office of Venezuela's chief prosecutor said Tuesday night that a court granted its request for Wuilly Arteaga to be let out on parole. He was detained last month during a protest and his lawyers have said he was beaten with his violin while during custody.
The 23-year-old musician skyrocketed to fame after he and his violin were dragged to the ground by national guardsmen during a confrontation with protesters.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Arteaga was often seen playing somber renditions of Venezuela's national anthem while standing amid clouds of tear gas. He even was invited to Washington to perform for members of Congress.