November 25th 2023.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer responsible for the death of George Floyd, was recently attacked in prison. On June 25th, 2021, Chauvin was present at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, as he was convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in April 2021.
The incident occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, where Chauvin is currently serving his 22-year sentence. According to The Associated Press, it took "lifesaving measures" to save him from the attack. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed that an inmate had been injured at the prison around 12.30 pm on Friday. The incident was reported to have been contained and the inmate was taken to the hospital.
George Floyd's death sparked the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, as the white police officer was seen using brutal tactics during an arrest in May 2020. Footage showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck, who had been arrested for trying to use a suspected counterfeit note at a store. The news of Chauvin's attack comes following his recent appeal over the murder conviction that was rejected.
The prison is reported to have been at the centre of numerous security lapses in recent times. Consequently, Chauvin's lawyer had previously expressed concerns that his client was a target for other inmates. It is understood that he was largely kept in solitary confinement to minimize the risk to his life. Visiting has been suspended at the 380 inmate jail in the wake of the stabbing.
The shocking incident of George Floyd's death has sparked worldwide anti-racism and police brutality protests. People have come together to unveil memorials, portraits, and exhibits in remembrance of Floyd, as a reminder of the consequences of racism and police brutality.
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