Wife of Derek Chauvin files for divorce

Kellie Chauvin, wife of the former Minneapolis cop, Derek Chauvin has filed for divorce after her husband was arrested and charged with the murder of George Floyd.

Attorneys for Kellie Chauvin confirmed the news on Friday night and said that she is seeking the “dissolution of her marriage” to Chauvin. 

"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 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." 

Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with Floyd’s death, which has prompted nationwide protests that have turned violent in several cites. 

Three other officers were fired in connection to Floyd's death, but they are yet to be arrested or charged.

Jidenna joins the "Justice for Floyd" campaign

Nigerian-American writer, songwriter and music producer, Jidenna has joined the 'justice for Floyd' campaign. The late George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police for a non-violent forgery charge.

We gathered that the four police officers who were involved in his death have been fired by the Minneapolis Police department. Floyd died as a result of one of the policemen kneeling on his kneck.

It was gathered that CCTV camera recorded the incident and in the tape, the black man who was held down with a knee said, "I can’t breathe".

Currently, the FBI is probing the matter which sparked outrage across the US after a video showing the incident went viral.

Mayor Jacob Frey who condemned the incident made it known that the technique used by the officers to pin George Floyd's head to the ground was against the department regulations

The incident took place on Monday evening when the officers responded to a call about an alleged forgery and found the suspect sitting inside a car.

The man later identified as Floyd was spotted by two officrs, who claimed that the suspect "physically resisted" them when they asked him to get out.

According to police, officers handcuffed him, who "appeared to be suffering medical distress." Police added that the man died at a hospital after few hours.

Jidenna took to his Instagram page to make a plea on the campaign. He wrote,

"#Repost @wondaland • George Floyd. We speak your name. 🙏🏾 FIGHT FOR GEORGE BY TEXTING ‘FLOYD’ TO 55156 TO DEMAND THAT THE OFFICERS THAT KILLED #GEORGEFLOYD ARE CHARGED WITH MURDER AND SIGN THE PETITION. #BlackLivesMatter #ColorOfChange #JusticeForFloyd"