Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona. Chauvin, who is serving a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights, was seriously injured in the attack. The incident occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has had security lapses and staffing shortages. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the assault and stated that the inmate who attacked Chauvin has been taken to a hospital for treatment.

Nov 25, 2023 - 08:30
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona. Chauvin, who is serving a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights, was seriously injured in the attack. The incident occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has had security lapses and staffing shortages. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the assault and stated that the inmate who attacked Chauvin has been taken to a hospital for treatment.