George Floyd Death: Wife of former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin files for divorce

Kellie Chauvin, wife of Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis Police officer who is responsible for death of George Floyd, issued a statement through her lawyer in which she has anunced her decision to file for divorce.

“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 trdy. She has filed for dissolution of her marri to Derek Chauvin,” reads statement released by Kellie's lawyer.

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While Ms Chauvin has children from her current marri, she respectfully requests that her children, her elder parents, and her extended family be given safety and privacy during this difficult time.

What is George Floyd incident?

Floyd, 46, on Monday, May 25 was detained for questioning regarding a possible crime in progress. incident which was caught on video showed a police officer identified as Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd down to ground when things escalated and holding his knee to Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes as he continued to interrogate him. 

video which sparked outr in US, also shows Floyd pleading in his last moment with officer to let him go, as he could t brea. accused police officer has w been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd. 

In aftermath of incident, citywide protests broke out in Minneapolis on May 26 evening, where George Floyd died. Protestors chanted and carried banners that read, “I can’t brea” and “Jail killer KKKops.” protesters eventually marched about 5 kms to a city police precinct, with some protestors reportedly damaging windows, squad cars and spraying graffiti on building.

Tensions and violence continue to escalate in area with relentless protests demanding justice for Georgy Floyd and his family. Meanwhile, John Harrington, Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MDPS), anunced that Chauvin has been taken into custody by criminal bureau and a trial for case will begin soon.

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