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George Floyd & Cop Worked in the Same Night Club for a Time
& Wife of Ex-Cop Charged with Murdering George Floyd Announces She's Divorcing Him
Kellie Chauvin, whose husband Derek Chauvin has been charged with George Floyd's murder, is said to be "devastated" and filing for divorce, according to a statement
Daily Mirror UK, 30 MAY 2020
The wife of former police officer Derek Chauvin has filed for divorce after he was charged with George Floyd's murder, according to reports.
Kellie Chauvin, who released a statement through a lawyer last night, is said to be "devastated" by Mr Floyd's death and has offered her condolences to his family, CBS Minnesota reports.
Her husband has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter after he was pictured kneeling on the 46-year-old's neck.
The shamed cop was one of four officers fired following the horrifying incident in Minneapolis on Monday.
Mr Floyd was filmed repeatedly saying he could not breathe as he was pinned to the ground by Chauvin, and died shortly afterwards.
Mrs Chauvin is said to be "devastated" by George Floyd's death
In a statement released by Sekula Law Offices, Mrs Chauvin, who was crowned Mrs Minnesota in 2018, says she has now filed for dissolution of her marriage.
“This evening, I spoke with Kellie Chauvin and her family. She is devastated by Mr. Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies with his family, with his loved ones and with everyone who is grieving this tragedy," it reads.
"She has filed for dissolution of her marriage to Derek Chauvin.
“While Ms. Chauvin has no children from her current marriage, she respectfully requests that her children, her elder parents, and her extended family be given safety and privacy during this difficult time."
His death has sparked huge anger, with violent protests and calls for the officers involved to face murder charges.
Today, after four days of unrest, authorities finally confirmed Chauvin had been arrested and charged.
Derek Chauvin has been charged with murder
UPDATE;
Derek Chauvin mugshot released after cop charged with murder and bail set at $500,000
Former policeman Derek Chauvin's mugshot as he faces murder charges (Image: Ramsey County Detention Center)
The city's mayor has previously said that if Mr Floyd was white, he would still be alive.
Witnesses have disputed the Minneapolis Police Department's claims that 46-year-old Mr Floyd - who was unarmed - was resisting arrest.
It is not yet clear what, if any, action will be taken against the three other officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng.
New footage which emerged on Friday appears to show three officers kneeling on Mr Floyd.
Tragically he died in hospital a short time after the footage was taken.
Mike Freeman, Hennepin County attorney, told a news briefing: "He is in custody and has been charged with murder.
"We have evidence, we have the citizen's video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we've seen over and over again."
In a statement today former President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated.
He wrote: "It can't be 'normal.' If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."
Mr Floyd's death has sparked outrage around the world, and his brother Philonise Floyd has branded it an "execution".
He told CNN 's New Day: "These guys need to be arrested, convicted of murder, and given the death penalty.
"They need to. They took my brother's life."
Shocking footage showed Mr Floyd repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleaded to the officer kneeling on his neck, saying: "Please, I can't breathe."
After several minutes, he gradually went quiet and ceased to move.
George Floyd & Cop Worked in the Same Night Club for a Time
Donald Trump Threatened Violence to Thugs
Violent clashes have happened in the aftermath of George Floyd's death (Image: Getty)
Rather than appeal for calm, the President vowed to unleash hell against thousands of demonstrators growing increasingly angry over the death of yet another black person in custody.
His Twitter post was quickly marked with a warning by the social media company as they labelled accompanying comments “glorifying violence”.
Trump Backpedals After 'Shooting' Threat to Minneapolis Rioters
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