Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd's Killing, Stabbed in Prison

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Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd's Killing, Stabbed in Prison
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Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. Chauvin is expected to survive the attack. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the assault and stated that the incident was contained, with no employees injured. Chauvin's lawyer had previously advocated for keeping him out of general population due to concerns for his safety. This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in recent months, raising questions about the Bureau of Prisons' ability to protect inmates.

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