Kellie Chauvin, the wife of George Floyd killer ‘Derek Chauvin’ has filed for divorce. The news was made public by the Sekula Law Offices; “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.
She has filed for dissolution of her marriage to Derek Chauvin”, adding “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”.
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Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was captured on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, according to report. Chauvin, who was initially placed on leave after the release of the video, recently made his court appearance.
His bail was set at $500,000. According to a report by the Daily Mail, prosecutors cited Chauvin’s “long history” of using force and the “severity of the charges.” The report also notes that Chauvin has 18 prior complaints against him filed with the Minneapolis Police Department’s Internal Affairs, only two of which resulted in disciplinary action.