November 25th 2023.
The news spread like wildfire on social media on Wednesday, November 25, that convicted cop Derek Chauvin had been stabbed in Federal prison. An anonymous source told the Associated Press that the stabbing occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed that an individual had been assaulted and transferred to an area hospital after receiving “life-saving measures” from prison employees.
The news of Chauvin's impaling elicited a range of reactions on social media. Many users celebrated the news while others focussed on the weapon itself, asking if it had been damaged in the attack.
The attack on Chauvin came as a result of his conviction for murdering George Floyd in 2020. On May 25, 2020, Chauvin had kneeled on Floyd's neck for over eight minutes, blocking his airway and leading to his death. The incident was captured on cellphone video and circulated through social media, causing international outrage.
In June 2021, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 22.5 years. In December 2021, he also pleaded guilty to violating Floyd’s civil rights. In October 2021, the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
Thus, the news of Chauvin being stabbed in prison serves as a reminder of the brutality of the incident and the lack of justice for Floyd's family. It also speaks to the larger issues of racism and police brutality that plague society today.
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