Sopranos star Lillo Brancato was released from prison Tuesday, Dec. 31 eight years after being sentenced for attempted burglary, according to TMZ.

The actor on Sunday tweeted "this is my last full day in prison," in an account administered by a friend. "Thank you for your love and support. I love you all!"

Brancato was convicted of attempted burglary in 2008 after he and his friend, Steven Armento, were involved in the death of a police officer. The actor is now acquitted of murder and is out on parole, though the police are not happy.

NYC Patrolmen's Benevolent Association released a statement on the parole:

"It is our firm belief that Lillo Brancato is guilty of the murder of police officer Daniel Enchategui even though he was only convicted of attempted burglary. The entire law enforcement community will be watching and the minute he steps out of line, we'll be sure that he is returned to prison to finish out the rest of his sentence."

Brancato must look for employment, submit to drug tests and enter a treatment program as conditions of his parole, The Associated Press noted.

In 2005, off-duty officer Daniel Enchautegui was reportedly investigating a burglary in New York City when he allegedly shot Brancato and Armento. The cop had just arrived home after a late shift when he heard glass break in a vacant home next door, police said. Armento reportedly shot Enchautegui back and the officer died shortly after.

Brancato was charged with second-degree murder. Armento was found guilty of killing the officer and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Brancato was subsequently acquitted of murder, but was then convicted of attempted burglary. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2009.

Brancato's biggest role was playing young mobster Matt Bevilaqua in The Sopranos. He made his breakthrough role in Robert De Niro's directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. Some of Brancato's other credits include Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State and Blue Moon.

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