Witnesses have disputed the Minneapolis Police Department's claims that 46-year-old Mr Floyd - who was unarmed - was resisting arrest. Posts making the … Thao was sued in federal court in 2017 for alleged excessive force, according to online records obtained by The Associated Press. Charges have not been filed against Thao and the other officers at the scene. New footage which emerged on Friday appears to show three officers kneeling on Mr Floyd. Associated Press writer Michael R. Sisak contributed to this report. Both Kellie Chauvin and Thao are Asian. Kellie Chauvin, who released a statement through a lawyer last night, is said to be "devastated" by Mr Floyd's death and has offered her condolences to … False information surrounding Floyd's death has snowballed on social media amid protests calling for justice in the killing of Floyd who had recently moved to Minneapolis to start a new life for himself. “In this court’s view, with one … Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. The wife of former police officer Derek Chauvin has filed for divorce after he was charged with George Floyd's murder, according to reports. Amid reports that the wife of the white officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd filed for divorce, false social media posts emerged claiming her brother was among the officers involved in the arrest. After several minutes, he gradually went quiet and ceased to move. Pageant winner Kellie Chauvin is divorcing Derek Chauvin over his role in George Floyd's death, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. “Her family has been harassed and threatened based on multiple incorrect reports.”. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Her family fled to Thailand in 1977 following the war. His death has sparked huge anger, with violent protests and calls for the officers involved to face murder charges. He wrote: "It can't be 'normal.' Kellie Chauvin was born in Laos in 1974. But Kellie Chauvin is not the sister of Tou Thao, one of the officers on the scene. Kellie Chauvin, who competed for the title of Mrs. Minnesota in 2018 with the hope of becoming the first Hmong winner, does have a brother, but it’s not Thao. "We have evidence, we have the citizen's video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we've seen over and over again.". Tragically he died in hospital a short time after the footage was taken. The city's mayor has previously said that if Mr Floyd was white, he would still be alive. Her family fled to Thailand in 1977 following the war. He told CNN 's New Day: "These guys need to be arrested, convicted of murder, and given the death penalty. Mr Floyd was filmed repeatedly saying he could not breathe as he was pinned to the ground by Chauvin, and died shortly afterwards. Her family fled to Thailand in 1977 following the war. Kellie Chauvin was born in Laos in 1974. Mr Floyd's death has sparked outrage around the world, and his brother Philonise Floyd has branded it an "execution". Kellie Chauvin, whose husband Derek Chauvin has been charged with George Floyd's murder, is said to be "devastated" and filing for divorce, according to a statement, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. "They need to. It is not yet clear what, if any, action will be taken against the three other officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng. Mike Freeman, Hennepin County attorney, told a news briefing: "He is in custody and has been charged with murder. The shamed cop was one of four officers fired following the horrifying incident in Minneapolis on Monday. Posts making the …

In a statement today former President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated. Kellie Chauvin separated from her husband on May 28, the day before he was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for … Posts making the … The widely shared posts included side-by-side photos of Thao, Chauvin and Kellie Chauvin. “Kellie Chauvin is the wife of Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao is Kellie Chauvin's brother," said one post on Instagram with more than 3,000 likes. Her husband has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter after he was pictured kneeling on the 46-year-old's neck. You can unsubscribe at any time. Posts making the false claim spread across Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, with the rumor swirling in Minneapolis’ Hmong community. “Tou Thao is NOT Ms. Chauvin’s brother. Kellie Chauvin was born in Laos in 1974. False claim targets wife of officer charged in Floyd's death, Biden campaign seeks to clarify position on fossil fuels after debate exchange, Lawyer for Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner threatens suit over 'defamatory' billboards, How Trump’s team spent most of the $1.6 billion it raised over 2 years. “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.". They are each charged with six counts related to … ", Shocking footage showed Mr Floyd repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleaded to the officer kneeling on his neck, saying: "Please, I can't breathe.". According to the lawsuit, Lamar Ferguson claimed that in 2014 Thao and his partner stopped him and beat him up while he was on his way to his girlfriend’s house. Her brother is a police officer in St. Paul, said Mason-Sekula, adding he was not involved in any aspect of Floyd’s death. 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