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Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Prison, Expected to Survive

courtesy of thegatewaypundit.com

Stabbing Incident

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday. The incident took place at around 12:30 p.m. and responding employees were able to isolate and contain the situation. Chauvin was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Condition and Lack of Communication

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office confirmed that Chauvin is expected to survive, but no additional details about his condition were provided. Surprisingly, Chauvin's mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, revealed that she learned about the stabbing and her son's condition through the media, as prison officials never contacted her. She expressed her worry and fear, stating that she hasn't been able to sleep and has been pacing her kitchen and living room floor.

Outrage and Lack of Transparency

Chauvin's attorney, Bill Mohrman, expressed his frustration at the lack of communication from the Bureau of Prisons regarding the media reports. Attorney Gregory Erickson, who represented Chauvin in a civil case, also criticized the lack of updates to Chauvin's family, calling it "completely outrageous" and indicative of a poorly run facility. Chauvin's family is understandably doubtful about his condition due to the lack of transparency surrounding the incident.

Poor Security and Staffing at Tucson Prison

The Tucson prison where the stabbing took place has a reputation for poor security and staffing issues. This raises concerns about how Chauvin's assault was allowed to happen and highlights the need for improvements in the facility's operations.

Chauvin's Background and Current Sentence

Derek Chauvin gained national attention after he was filmed kneeling on George Floyd during an arrest, which ultimately led to Floyd's death and sparked nationwide protests in 2020. Chauvin is currently serving simultaneous 21-year sentences for violating Floyd's civil rights and second-degree murder. His recent appeal to the Supreme Court was denied.

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