Prosecutors condemn stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's killing - Breitbart

Minnesota's attorney general denounces prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying he should be able to serve his sentence without fear.

Minnesota's attorney general has condemned the attack on Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. The attorney general stated that Chauvin should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence. The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has faced security lapses and staffing shortages. Chauvin was reportedly stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons confirmed the assault and stated that employees performed "life-saving measures" before Chauvin was taken to a hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed dismay at the attack, emphasizing that Chauvin, like any incarcerated individual, should be able to serve his sentence without fear of retaliation or violence. The attack comes as the federal Bureau of Prisons has faced increased scrutiny in recent years, with ongoing investigations uncovering deep, previously unreported flaws within the agency. Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters has vowed to reform the crisis-plagued agency, but has faced criticism and scrutiny from lawmakers. Chauvin's stabbing is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in the last five months, raising concerns about the safety and security of inmates in federal custody.

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