Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed in prison by a fellow inmate. According to updates provided by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and a spokesperson for Minnesota State Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office, Chauvin is expected to survive the attack.
Reports from federal law enforcement partners and the attorney general’s office indicate that Chauvin is currently in stable condition. The United States Prisons Bureau, which has custody of Chauvin, has confirmed that an unnamed person incarcerated in Tucson was hospitalized after being assaulted. However, they have refrained from providing further details for safety and privacy reasons.
Chauvin gained international notoriety for his involvement in the death of George Floyd. He infamously pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck, ultimately leading to his demise and igniting widespread protests against police brutality and racism. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder and violating Floyd’s civil rights, resulting in a prison sentence of 22 ½ years.
The stabbing incident occurred at the federal prison in Tucson, a facility that has faced challenges with staffing shortages and security issues in the past. Chauvin’s lawyers had previously argued for him to be segregated from the general prison population due to concerns of violence.
Chauvin’s attorney expressed criticism towards the lack of communication from federal prison officials regarding the stabbing. He described it as “completely outrageous” and indicative of a poorly run facility.
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a statement condemning the stabbing, emphasizing that Chauvin should be able to serve his sentence without fear of retaliation or violence.
As updates on Chauvin’s condition continue to emerge, Jala News will closely monitor the situation and provide further information as it becomes available.
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