Wife of Derek Chauvin does not want spousal support, seeks to change her name

Theresa Braine

Kellie May Chauvin wants a clean break from an allegedly dirty cop.

Chauvin, the now-estranged wife of disgraced ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, doesn’t want a dime in spousal support in their divorce.

All she seeks is half their assets, the title to their Florida home and her former name, reported TMZ, citing court documents. In addition, Kellie Chauvin is stipulating she won’t pay him spousal support either, TMZ said.

This May 31 photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff shows Derek Chauvin, who was arrested Friday, May 29. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after a shocking video of him kneeling for several minutes on the neck of George Floyd, a black man, set off a wave of protests across the country.
This May 31 photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff shows Derek Chauvin, who was arrested Friday, May 29. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after a shocking video of him kneeling for several minutes on the neck of George Floyd, a black man, set off a wave of protests across the country.


This May 31 photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff shows Derek Chauvin, who was arrested Friday, May 29. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after a shocking video of him kneeling for several minutes on the neck of George Floyd, a black man, set off a wave of protests across the country.

Kellie Chauvin, 45, filed for divorce a few days after Chauvin kneeled on the 46-year-old Floyd’s neck during an arrest, even as he repeated, “I can’t breathe,” while three officers stood by doing nothing, ignoring the pleas of bystanders – one of whom was filming – for him to stop.

She cited the marriage’s “irretrievable breakdown,” saying it “cannot be saved,” TMZ said.

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

Kellie Chauvin announced her intention on Friday, the same day her husband was arrested, in a statement via an attorney.

Their separation date is last Thursday, three days after Floyd’s death, TMZ said.

In this Monday, May 25 frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis.
In this Monday, May 25 frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis.


In this Monday, May 25 frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis.

The pair would have celebrated their 10th anniversary on June 12, according to TMZ.

Kellie Chauvin has two adult children from a previous marriage, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Protesters stand off with police during a peaceful demonstration over George Floyd’s death in Hollywood on June 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles County to curb unrest which occurred amid some demonstrations.
Protesters stand off with police during a peaceful demonstration over George Floyd’s death in Hollywood on June 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles County to curb unrest which occurred amid some demonstrations.
Protesters hold placards during a demonstration in London on June 3, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis. Londoners defied coronavirus restrictions and rallied on Wednesday in solidarity with protests raging across the United States.
Protesters hold placards during a demonstration in London on June 3, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis. Londoners defied coronavirus restrictions and rallied on Wednesday in solidarity with protests raging across the United States.
Women are arrested downtown by police after curfew went into effect during demonstrations over George Floyd’s death on June 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Around 150 protesters were arrested in the area after the emergency 6:00 p.m. curfew took effect.
Women are arrested downtown by police after curfew went into effect during demonstrations over George Floyd’s death on June 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Around 150 protesters were arrested in the area after the emergency 6:00 p.m. curfew took effect.
Protesters adjust a face mask ahead of a Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on June 3, 2020 in London, England.
Protesters adjust a face mask ahead of a Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on June 3, 2020 in London, England.
Protesters demonstrate during a march to mourn the death of George Floyd in downtown Houston, Texas on June 2, 2020.
Protesters demonstrate during a march to mourn the death of George Floyd in downtown Houston, Texas on June 2, 2020.
A woman handing out the Socialist Worker hands a "Black Lives Matter" copy to another woman during a Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on June 2, 2020 in London, England.
A woman handing out the Socialist Worker hands a "Black Lives Matter" copy to another woman during a Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on June 2, 2020 in London, England.
Demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd hold up placards near the White House on June 1, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd hold up placards near the White House on June 1, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Protesters demonstrate on June 1, 2020 in Amsterdam, to protest against the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Protesters demonstrate on June 1, 2020 in Amsterdam, to protest against the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Terrence Floyd, center, attends a vigil where his brother George Floyd was killed by police one week ago on June 1, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Terrence Floyd, center, attends a vigil where his brother George Floyd was killed by police one week ago on June 1, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
US Park Police stand watch inside Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020 as demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd.
US Park Police stand watch inside Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020 as demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd.
Youth members of the greek Comunist party protest next to the US embassy in Athens over the police killing of George Floyd on June 1, 2020.
Youth members of the greek Comunist party protest next to the US embassy in Athens over the police killing of George Floyd on June 1, 2020.
Police officers hold a perimeter near the White House as demonstrators gather to protest the killing of George Floyd on June 1, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Police officers hold a perimeter near the White House as demonstrators gather to protest the killing of George Floyd on June 1, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Police officers throw and shoot tear gas into a group of protestors after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Police officers throw and shoot tear gas into a group of protestors after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Military police begin to clear the sidewalks near the White House in Washington of demonstrators who had gather to protest the death of George Floyd, on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Military police begin to clear the sidewalks near the White House in Washington of demonstrators who had gather to protest the death of George Floyd, on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Protesters gather on Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020 during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Protesters gather on Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020 during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Police begin to clear demonstrators gather as they protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, near the White House in Washington.
Police begin to clear demonstrators gather as they protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, near the White House in Washington.
Protesters gather in front of Philadelphia Police headquarters in Philadelphia, on Monday, June 1, 2020 during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd.
Protesters gather in front of Philadelphia Police headquarters in Philadelphia, on Monday, June 1, 2020 during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd.
Protesters and police clash in Columbia, S.C., on Sunday, May 31, 2020. People protested against police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25.
Protesters and police clash in Columbia, S.C., on Sunday, May 31, 2020. People protested against police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25.
A protester holds a skateboard in front of a fire in Los Angeles, on Saturday, May 30, 2020, during a protest over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
A protester holds a skateboard in front of a fire in Los Angeles, on Saturday, May 30, 2020, during a protest over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
A protester hold her hands in the shape of a heart in front a line of law enforcement officers after signs and rally and march Saturday calling for justice after the death of George Floyd in Savannah, Ga. on May 31, 2020.
A protester hold her hands in the shape of a heart in front a line of law enforcement officers after signs and rally and march Saturday calling for justice after the death of George Floyd in Savannah, Ga. on May 31, 2020.
A protester reacts after being hit by pepper spray from police as their group of demonstrators are detained prior to arrest at a gas station on South Washington Street, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A protester reacts after being hit by pepper spray from police as their group of demonstrators are detained prior to arrest at a gas station on South Washington Street, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Police officers on horseback stand next to demonstrators blocking the road outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020, to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis,
Police officers on horseback stand next to demonstrators blocking the road outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020, to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis,
People gather in Trafalgar Square in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020 to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis that has led to protests across the US.
People gather in Trafalgar Square in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020 to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis that has led to protests across the US.
Demonstrators kneel in a moment of silence outside the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Long Beach during a protest over the death of George Floyd.
Demonstrators kneel in a moment of silence outside the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Long Beach during a protest over the death of George Floyd.
Demonstrators vandalize a car as they protest the death of George Floyd, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, near the White House in Washington.
Demonstrators vandalize a car as they protest the death of George Floyd, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, near the White House in Washington.
Police use chemical irritants to disperse protesters blocking Brookside at 36th Street and Peoria Ave. during a protest of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Police use chemical irritants to disperse protesters blocking Brookside at 36th Street and Peoria Ave. during a protest of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Sunday, May 31, 2020.
People shows their support for a Black Lives Matter march as it passes Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. For a second day in a row protestors took to the streets of Tampa to protest the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer.
People shows their support for a Black Lives Matter march as it passes Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. For a second day in a row protestors took to the streets of Tampa to protest the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer.
Protesters cheer after police officers joined them in taking a knee in front of the Des Moines Police Station in an act of solidarity on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Des Moines.
Protesters cheer after police officers joined them in taking a knee in front of the Des Moines Police Station in an act of solidarity on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Des Moines.
Participants protest in a rally against the violent death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police have gathered in front of the US embassy in Berlin on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Participants protest in a rally against the violent death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police have gathered in front of the US embassy in Berlin on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
People take part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Trafalgar Square in London Sunday, May 31, 2020, to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis.
People take part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Trafalgar Square in London Sunday, May 31, 2020, to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis.
A woman holds up a banner as people gather in Trafalgar Square in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020 to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis that has led to protests across the US.
A woman holds up a banner as people gather in Trafalgar Square in central London on Sunday, May 31, 2020 to protest against the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis that has led to protests across the US.
A protester yells during unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif.
A protester yells during unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif.
An officer takes down a protester after breaking through a police barrier during a march to bring attention to the death of George Floyd in the Loop Friday, May 29, 2020, in Chicago.
An officer takes down a protester after breaking through a police barrier during a march to bring attention to the death of George Floyd in the Loop Friday, May 29, 2020, in Chicago.
Demonstrators gather at 5th Avenue and Madison Street during a march in solidarity with Minneapolis and protesting police brutality in Seattle on May 29, 2020.
Demonstrators gather at 5th Avenue and Madison Street during a march in solidarity with Minneapolis and protesting police brutality in Seattle on May 29, 2020.
A protester confronts Kansas City police during a George Floyd protest at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
A protester confronts Kansas City police during a George Floyd protest at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
A protester pulls a burning board from a fire set in response to the death of George Floyd in downtown Oakland, Calif. on May 29, 2020.
A protester pulls a burning board from a fire set in response to the death of George Floyd in downtown Oakland, Calif. on May 29, 2020.
Police in protective gear held protesters back during a George Floyd protest at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
Police in protective gear held protesters back during a George Floyd protest at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
Protesters attempt to extinguish car fires on East Lake Street, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Protesters attempt to extinguish car fires on East Lake Street, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Demonstrators march at 5th Avenue and Marion Street in downtown Seattle to show solidarity with Minneapolis and protesting police brutality on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Demonstrators march at 5th Avenue and Marion Street in downtown Seattle to show solidarity with Minneapolis and protesting police brutality on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Flames erupt from a New York City Police Department van set ablaze, Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, during a protest of the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis.
Flames erupt from a New York City Police Department van set ablaze, Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, during a protest of the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis.
A protester reacts after being pepper sprayed by police and receiving a sodium bicarbonate mixture from fellow demonstrators to help neutralize the effects, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn.
A protester reacts after being pepper sprayed by police and receiving a sodium bicarbonate mixture from fellow demonstrators to help neutralize the effects, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn.
Firefighters work to contain the flames from a New York City Police Department van ablaze, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York, amid a protest of the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis.
Firefighters work to contain the flames from a New York City Police Department van ablaze, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York, amid a protest of the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis.
Protesters and National Guardsmen face off on East Lake Street, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Protesters and National Guardsmen face off on East Lake Street, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Protestors demonstrate outside of a burning fast food restaurant, early Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.
Protestors demonstrate outside of a burning fast food restaurant, early Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.
Tiona Bowman protests outside the Dallas Police Headquarters on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Dallas. The protest was organized by Next Generation Action Network in response to the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Tiona Bowman protests outside the Dallas Police Headquarters on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Dallas. The protest was organized by Next Generation Action Network in response to the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Protesters rally in Foley Square on Friday, May 29, 2020, in New York, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis.
Protesters rally in Foley Square on Friday, May 29, 2020, in New York, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis.
After a peaceful march Friday, May 29, 2020, in Atlanta, the Georgia State Capitol that swelled with protestors returned to the area around the Centennial Olympic Park and CNN center where some confronted police, who sprayed some demonstrators with pepper spray.
After a peaceful march Friday, May 29, 2020, in Atlanta, the Georgia State Capitol that swelled with protestors returned to the area around the Centennial Olympic Park and CNN center where some confronted police, who sprayed some demonstrators with pepper spray.
Protesters rally during a demonstration against police brutality in downtown Dallas, on Friday, May 29, 2020. George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Protesters rally during a demonstration against police brutality in downtown Dallas, on Friday, May 29, 2020. George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
A participant waves a placard during a protest outside the City/County Building over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Denver.
A participant waves a placard during a protest outside the City/County Building over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Denver.
A participant in a protest over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, squares off with Denver Police officers at the corner of 14th Street and Broadway Friday, May 29, 2020, in Denver.
A participant in a protest over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, squares off with Denver Police officers at the corner of 14th Street and Broadway Friday, May 29, 2020, in Denver.
A police officer stands as a young woman screamed at her during a protest over the death of George Floyd during clashes at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
A police officer stands as a young woman screamed at her during a protest over the death of George Floyd during clashes at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on May 29, 2020.
A firefighter walks past smoldering buildings after people rioting to protest the death of George Floyd lit fires on Thursday night near the intersection of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A firefighter walks past smoldering buildings after people rioting to protest the death of George Floyd lit fires on Thursday night near the intersection of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protestors yell outside a home in Windermere, Fla., on Friday, May 29, 2020, The home is owned by Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before his death.
Protestors yell outside a home in Windermere, Fla., on Friday, May 29, 2020, The home is owned by Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before his death.
A protestor sprays graffiti on a wall near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A protestor sprays graffiti on a wall near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protestors demonstrate outside of a burning Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protestors demonstrate outside of a burning Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A protester carries a U.S. flag upside down, a sign of distress, next to a burning building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A protester carries a U.S. flag upside down, a sign of distress, next to a burning building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protesters demonstrate outside of a burning liquor store near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protesters demonstrate outside of a burning liquor store near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota state troopers provide protection as firefighters, center, battle a fire, on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis after another night of protests, fires and looting over the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis.
Minnesota state troopers provide protection as firefighters, center, battle a fire, on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis after another night of protests, fires and looting over the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis.
Flames rise from a store set on fire across the street from the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building, on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Flames rise from a store set on fire across the street from the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building, on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A group of protesters surrounded several National Guard vehicles that were driving on Lake Street towards the blockade under the Hiawatha Light Rail station and forced them to reverse out in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A group of protesters surrounded several National Guard vehicles that were driving on Lake Street towards the blockade under the Hiawatha Light Rail station and forced them to reverse out in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Law enforcement officers amassed along Lake Street near Hiawatha Ave. as fires burned after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Friday, May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis.
Law enforcement officers amassed along Lake Street near Hiawatha Ave. as fires burned after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Friday, May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis.
A burning car is seen as violence escalated after peaceful demonstrations, late Friday, May 29, 2020, in downtown Portland, OR.
A burning car is seen as violence escalated after peaceful demonstrations, late Friday, May 29, 2020, in downtown Portland, OR.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A protester holds a sign in front of police in downtown Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 28, 2020, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd in police custody Monday in Minneapolis.
A protester holds a sign in front of police in downtown Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 28, 2020, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd in police custody Monday in Minneapolis.
LAPD riot police stand by outside City Hall during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
LAPD riot police stand by outside City Hall during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Fire burns inside The Family Dollar Store after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Friday, May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis.
Fire burns inside The Family Dollar Store after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Friday, May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis.
In this Monday, May 25, 2020, frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis. Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a George Floyd who died in police custody were fired Tuesday.
In this Monday, May 25, 2020, frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis. Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a George Floyd who died in police custody were fired Tuesday.
Hundreds of protesters gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, near the site of the arrest of George Floyd, who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis after video shared online by a bystander showed a white officer kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe.
Hundreds of protesters gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, near the site of the arrest of George Floyd, who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis after video shared online by a bystander showed a white officer kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe.
A protester sits atop a vehicle as hundreds gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, near the site of the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night.
A protester sits atop a vehicle as hundreds gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, near the site of the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night.
Rosemary Nevils-Williams takes to the microphone on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. to rally protesters in demanding justice for George Floyd. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. Nevils lost her son, activist Tyrone Williams, to gun violence in 2018.
Rosemary Nevils-Williams takes to the microphone on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. to rally protesters in demanding justice for George Floyd. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. Nevils lost her son, activist Tyrone Williams, to gun violence in 2018.
A protester wipes his face after being doused with milk after exposure to percussion grenades and tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, during demonstrations the day after the death of George Floyd.
A protester wipes his face after being doused with milk after exposure to percussion grenades and tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, during demonstrations the day after the death of George Floyd.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
People hold signs and listen to speakers during a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in front of Cup Foods in Minneapolis, Minn.
People hold signs and listen to speakers during a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in front of Cup Foods in Minneapolis, Minn.
Police clash with protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, the day after the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Police clash with protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, the day after the death of George Floyd in police custody.
A car is hit with tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, during protests over Monday's death of George Floyd.
A car is hit with tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, during protests over Monday's death of George Floyd.
People gather at a police precinct during a protest for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
People gather at a police precinct during a protest for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Milk drains from the face of a protester who had been exposed to percussion grenades and tear gas outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Milk drains from the face of a protester who had been exposed to percussion grenades and tear gas outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protesters and police face each other during a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Protesters and police face each other during a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters in the Target parking lot near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct following a rally for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters in the Target parking lot near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct following a rally for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protesters started marching toward the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct after gathering on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Protesters started marching toward the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct after gathering on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Protesters gather near the Minnesota Police 3rd Precinct during a gathering Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in response to the death the day before of George Floyd in police custody.
Protesters gather near the Minnesota Police 3rd Precinct during a gathering Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in response to the death the day before of George Floyd in police custody.
Items are left in honor of George Floyd during a protest on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Items are left in honor of George Floyd during a protest on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters at the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, following a rally for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters at the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, following a rally for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Hand sanitizer and masks are offered to protesters calling for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Hand sanitizer and masks are offered to protesters calling for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Protesters gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis after the death Monday of George Floyd.
Protesters gather on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis after the death Monday of George Floyd.
Protesters run from percussion grenades and tear gas at the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, following a rally to call for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Protesters run from percussion grenades and tear gas at the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct, following a rally to call for justice for George Floyd on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis.
Some protesters try to damage police property at a police precinct following a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Some protesters try to damage police property at a police precinct following a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Doors are boarded up as protesters gather at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, following a night when some protesters damaged it as they protested the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis.
Doors are boarded up as protesters gather at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, following a night when some protesters damaged it as they protested the arrest of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis.
People gather and pray around a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis, near the site where George Floyd was taken into police custody on Monday and later died.
People gather and pray around a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis, near the site where George Floyd was taken into police custody on Monday and later died.
A protester holds a sign with an image of George Floyd during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A protester holds a sign with an image of George Floyd during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
People leave flowers at a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis, near the site where George Floyd, a black man who was taken into police custody on Monday, died.
People leave flowers at a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis, near the site where George Floyd, a black man who was taken into police custody on Monday, died.
Ashley Quinones holds the microphone for a woman who declined to give her name as protesters called for Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to press charges against Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd earlier in the week on Wednesday, May 27, 2020., in Minneapolis.
Ashley Quinones holds the microphone for a woman who declined to give her name as protesters called for Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to press charges against Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd earlier in the week on Wednesday, May 27, 2020., in Minneapolis.
A man has milk poured over his face after he was affected by a chemical irritant used by Minneapolis police during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in police custody earlier in the week.
A man has milk poured over his face after he was affected by a chemical irritant used by Minneapolis police during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in police custody earlier in the week.
Police guard outside the LAPD headquarters during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Police guard outside the LAPD headquarters during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A Minneapolis police officer points a gun that fires projectiles outside the department's 3rd Precinct building on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a protest in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week.
A Minneapolis police officer points a gun that fires projectiles outside the department's 3rd Precinct building on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a protest in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week.
Demonstrators march during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators march during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators rally during a protest over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators rally during a protest over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A demonstrator holding a sign confronts police during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A demonstrator holding a sign confronts police during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Police officers move forward to clear the streets during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Police officers move forward to clear the streets during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Protesters kneel before a line of police in Oakdale, Minn. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a demonstration outside the suburban home of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, one of four Minneapolis police officers fired after a George Floyd died in police custody on May 25.
Protesters kneel before a line of police in Oakdale, Minn. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a demonstration outside the suburban home of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, one of four Minneapolis police officers fired after a George Floyd died in police custody on May 25.
Demonstrators attack a California Highway Patrol cruiser in the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a protest about the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis earlier in the week.
Demonstrators attack a California Highway Patrol cruiser in the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during a protest about the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis earlier in the week.
A driver watches in his car as demonstrators block traffic during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A driver watches in his car as demonstrators block traffic during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A man uses fencing to strike the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week.
A man uses fencing to strike the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week.
Demonstrators help a man who was sitting on a police car and injured by falling onto the ground during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators help a man who was sitting on a police car and injured by falling onto the ground during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Lafayette Collaso shows his bruise from a non-lethal round apparently shot by Minneapolis police during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd.
Lafayette Collaso shows his bruise from a non-lethal round apparently shot by Minneapolis police during protests on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of George Floyd.
Officers form a line in front of a police precinct on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. during a protest over the death of George Floyd in police custody earlier in the week in in Minneapolis.
Officers form a line in front of a police precinct on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. during a protest over the death of George Floyd in police custody earlier in the week in in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Demonstrators protest during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A man poses for a photo in the parking lot of an AutoZone store in flames, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A man poses for a photo in the parking lot of an AutoZone store in flames, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Police officers move forward to clear the streets during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Police officers move forward to clear the streets during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
A man poses for photos in front of a fire at an AutoZone store while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Violent protests over the death of the black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night on Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct and looting of nearby stores.
Dajanae McKinney holds a painting of George Floyd during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of Floyd in police custody earlier in the week.
Dajanae McKinney holds a painting of George Floyd during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of Floyd in police custody earlier in the week.
Firefighters transfer a demonstrator, who was sitting on a police car and was injured by falling onto the ground, to an ambulance during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Firefighters transfer a demonstrator, who was sitting on a police car and was injured by falling onto the ground, to an ambulance during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
People stand on a burned up car as fires burn near a Target Store after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.
People stand on a burned up car as fires burn near a Target Store after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.
A man runs near a burning building after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.
A man runs near a burning building after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.
Smoke fills the sky after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Smoke fills the sky after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
Minneapolis firefighters work to put out a fire as nearby Minneapolis police stand next to a Target Store that had been looted after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis firefighters work to put out a fire as nearby Minneapolis police stand next to a Target Store that had been looted after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Thursday, May 28, 2020, in downtown Minneapolis.

Born in Laos in 1974, she fled with her family as a child and eventually found her way to Minnesota, where she met and married Chauvin, the Pioneer Press reported. In 2018, she competed to be Mrs. Minnesota and had a totally different take on her police officer husband.

“Under all that uniform, he’s just a softie,” Kellie Chauvin told the Pioneer Press. “He’s such a gentleman. He still opens the door for me, still puts my coat on for me. After my divorce, I had a list of must-haves if I were ever to be in a relationship, and he fit all of them.”

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