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Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin charged with attempted murder

Former gang leader and one-time FBI informant John Turscak stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times in prison because of Chauvin's notoriety for killing George Floyd.

Turscak stated that he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement and the Mexican Mafia. [ more ]

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Inmate Who Stabbed Derek Chauvin Multiple Times Is Charged With Attempted Murder

A prison inmate has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

The accused inmate, John Turscak, has ties to the Mexican Mafia prison gang and allegedly carried out the attack due to Chauvin's high-profile status as a convicted murderer. [ more ]

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Inmate Who Stabbed Derek Chauvin Multiple Times Is Charged With Attempted Murder

A prison inmate has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

The accused inmate, John Turscak, has ties to the Mexican Mafia prison gang and allegedly carried out the attack due to Chauvin's high-profile status as a convicted murderer. [ more ]

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Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder

Former gang member and FBI informant charged with attempted murder for stabbing ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in prison.

Turscak attacked Chauvin because he is a high-profile inmate and claimed it was a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement. [ more ]

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Inmate charged with stabbing George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin 22 times

Former gang member charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison

Attacker claims he wanted to invoke the Black Lives Matter movement [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

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Inmate Who Stabbed Derek Chauvin Multiple Times Is Charged With Attempted Murder

A prison inmate has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

The accused inmate, John Turscak, has ties to the Mexican Mafia prison gang and allegedly carried out the attack due to Chauvin's high-profile status as a convicted murderer. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin, police officer who killed George Floyd, stabbed, report says

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been seriously injured in a stabbing at a federal correctional institution in Arizona.

Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate, according to an unnamed source.

The stabbing incident occurred on Friday and the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson has not commented on the incident. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Rejects Conviction Appeal From Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Murder

The Supreme Court has rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd.

Chauvin's lawyers argued that he was denied a fair trial due to pretrial publicity and concerns for violence in the event of an acquittal.

Chauvin is separately appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges. [ more ]

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Inmate charged in stabbing attack of Derek Chauvin

A former gang member and FBI informant, John Turscak, has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at a federal prison in Arizona.

Turscak stabbed Chauvin 22 times and admitted that he would have killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't intervened quickly. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin's family unaware of his condition following prison knife attack: lawyer

Authorities have not provided details about the attack or Chauvin's condition to his family or legal team.

Chauvin's attorney has been unable to speak to his client or receive updates on his condition from authorities.

Chauvin was seriously injured in the attack but is expected to survive. [ more ]

New York Post

Railroaded Derek Chauvin's foes are out for his blood in prison and his case

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.

Chauvin's attack highlights the lack of protection he received despite being a high-profile inmate.

The attack on Chauvin further fuels the debate surrounding his case and the larger issues of systemic police racism and lawlessness. [ more ]

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The Stabbing of Derek Chauvin: What We Know

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed at a federal prison in Arizona.

The attack on Chauvin is the latest security breakdown in federal prisons, which have long struggled with safety and staffing issues. [ more ]

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Derek ChauvinHas Reportedly Been Stabbed in Federal Prison. Here's What to Know

Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona.

The office of Minnesota's attorney general expressed sadness and said Chauvin should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence. [ more ]

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Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.

Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment.

Chauvin's murder of George Floyd sparked widespread protests and calls for racial justice. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed by another inmate in an Arizona prison.

Chauvin remains in stable condition and has received medical treatment.

The motive behind the attack is unclear and prison visitations have been suspended. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison, lack of updates for family

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Supreme Court spurns Derek Chauvin's appeal of George Floyd verdict

The Supreme Court will not hear Derek Chauvin's appeal of his second-degree murder conviction in the death of George Floyd.

Chauvin's appeal was based on claims of a prejudiced jury and concerns of potential violence if he was acquitted.

Chauvin is also appealing his federal charges and sentence in connection with Floyd's death. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin expected to survive stabbing attack in prison, officials say

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in prison but is expected to survive.

Chauvin's condition was reported as stable by law enforcement officials, although the details of the attack have not been disclosed.

Chauvin's murder of George Floyd sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and racism. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin, ex-police officer who killed George Floyd, is stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was seriously injured in a stabbing in prison.

Chauvin was attacked by another inmate in a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.

This is not the first incident in the prison where Chauvin is serving his sentence. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin's Family Has Received No Updates After Prison Stabbing, Attorney Says

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison.

Chauvin's family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials.

Concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency and communication from federal prison officials. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin: Officer who killed George Floyd stabbed in federal prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in federal prison in Arizona.

Chauvin survived the stabbing and is in stable condition.

The stabbing is the latest security incident in the federal prison system. [ more ]

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Ex-police officer convicted in George Floyd killing stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona.

The attack happened at a medium-security prison that has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.

Chauvin's stabbing is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in the last five months. [ more ]

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Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd's murder, reported to have been stabbed in prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed and seriously injured at a federal prison in Arizona.

The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has faced security lapses and staffing shortages.

This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in recent months and the second major incident at the Tucson federal prison in over a year. [ more ]

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Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.

Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The assault occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. [ more ]

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Former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed by inmate in federal prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona.

The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.

Chauvin's stabbing is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in the last five months. [ more ]

HuffPost

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted In George Floyd's Killing, Stabbed In Prison, Source Says

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona.

The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has a history of security issues and staffing shortages.

This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in recent months and the second major incident at the Tucson federal prison in just over a year. [ more ]

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Supreme court rejects Chauvin's appeal of George Floyd murder conviction

The US Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin's conviction appeal for the murder of George Floyd.

Chauvin's conviction for second-degree murder and sentence of more than 20 years in prison are affirmed. [ more ]

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Supreme court rejects Chauvin's appeal of George Floyd murder conviction

The US Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin's conviction appeal for the murder of George Floyd.

Chauvin's conviction for second-degree murder and sentence of more than 20 years in prison are affirmed. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Former Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of Killing George Floyd

The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for the murder of George Floyd.

Chauvin's lawyers argued that he was denied a fair trial due to pretrial publicity and concerns for violence.

Chauvin is also appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Former Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of Killing George Floyd

The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for the murder of George Floyd.

Chauvin's lawyers argued that he was denied a fair trial due to pretrial publicity and concerns for violence.

Chauvin is also appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges. [ more ]

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Commentary: Bay Area DAs Complicit in Anti-Cyclist Attacks

Prosecutors declared it open season on cyclists; nobody should be surprised at the horrifying results

A passerby leaves flowers in 2021 at the location where Wilma Chan was walking her dog in a crosswalk when a driver slammed into her.No charges were pressed against the driver.Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
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Arts

A new series examines life in U.S. prisons and aims to reach people living it

AILSA CHANG, HOST: When Lawrence Bartley was released from prison five years ago, he linked up with The Marshall Project and started reporting on the criminal justice system.Now he's hosting a new show that is airing weekly inside prisons and jails in 48 states.(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "INSIDE STORY") LAWRENCE BARTLEY: This is "Inside Story," the only show about the system by people who lived it.

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L.A. County deputy who kneeled on inmate's head will not be charged, D.A.'s memo says

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who kneeled on the head of a handcuffed inmate last year will not face criminal charges, records show.L.A. County prosecutors laid out their decision in a 16-page memo, which The Times reviewed.In it, they concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove Deputy Doug Johnson committed the crime of assault under color of authority.

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