Wife of officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death files for dissolution of marriage

The wife of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was charged with third-degree murder in the death of George Floyd, is filing for a dissolution of marriage, according to her lawyer.

"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," the Sekula Law Office said in a statement on Friday night.

"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."