Wife of cop arrested in George Floyd case filing for divorce, lawyer says

This photo provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office shows former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in his booking photo. (Courtesy of Ramsey County Sheriff's Office via AP)(Brommerich/AP)

The wife of arrested ex-cop Derek Chauvin, is filing for divorce, according to a statement from a family law firm.

On Friday, Chauvin was arrested and charged with murdering George Floyd on Monday.

Later that night, an attorney for wife Kellie Chauvin released the statement on the divorce request.

“[Kellie] 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,” Sekula Law Offices said in the statement.

Floyd, 46, was handcuffed and repeatedly yelled, “I can’t breathe,” while Chauvin kneeled on his neck. Three other officers were involved in Floyd’s death but have not yet been charged with any crimes. All four cops were fired Tuesday.

Floyd’s death, captured on video, has led to national outrage and protests against police brutality.

Kellie Chauvin, through the lawyers, asked for her family’s safety, though she notably left Derek off the list:

“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.”