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Wife of Derek Chauvin, officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death, files for divorce
The wife of the Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, has filed for divorce. According to her lawyer, Kellie Chauvin is distraught over Floyd's death. "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," the Sekula Law Offices, PLLC said in a statement on behalf of Kellie Chauvin and her f
Bail for George Floyd ‘killer cop’ Derek Chauvin set at $500K
Bail for former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who faces a murder charge in the death of George Floyd, has been set at $500,000, according to the criminal complaint filed in the 4th Judicial District Court of Minnesota. No conditions have been set for his release, according to the document, nor does it indicate if Chauvin is out on bail. But it does say that if he does bond out, bail is set for $500,000, CNN reported. Chauvin was arrested Friday and charged with th
Betty Wright, Grammy Award-Winning R&B Singer, Dead at 66
Betty Wright, whose hits include “No Pain, (No Gain)” and “Tonight Is the Night,” has died. She was 66. News of her death was shared on Sunday morning by her niece. “I just lost my aunt this morning.... and now my mood has changed.... sleep in peace aunty Betty Wright,” she wrote on Twitter. “Fly high angel.” Reflecting on the kindness Wright showed her over the years, her niece also expressed regret at not being able to pay her one last visit. “My auntie was a legend.... she
Little Richard, rock'n'roll pioneer, dies aged 87
Little Richard, one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock’n’roll, has died. He was 87. Richard – whose real name was Richard Penniman – had been in poor health for several years, suffering hip problems, a stroke, and a heart attack. Rolling Stone magazine said Richard’s son, Danny Penniman, “confirmed the pioneer’s death … but said the cause of death was unknown”. In a post on Instagram, band member Kelvin Holly said: “Rest in peace, Richard. This one really stings. My th
Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records, Dies at 59
Andre Harrell, music mogul and founder of influential R&B and hip-hop label Uptown Records, has died. Details are if his death is not yet known, but Harrell's passing was first announced by DJ D-Nice on his Instagram Live early Saturday morning (May 9), and sources have separately confirmed it to Billboard. He was 59. Raised in the Bronx, New York, Harrell started a career in music as half of the early-'80s hip-hop duo Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (with Alonzo Brown). The pair had
New York Moves To Release Pregnant Women
Pregnant women with fewer than six months on their sentences for non-violent offenses will be released from New York prisons, a top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. In a statement, Cuomo secretary Melissa DeRosa said the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision began to release the incarcerated individuals in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the state’s prison system. “We will continue to monitor the COVID situation as it impacts every
