Derek Chauvin, the former US police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was reportedly stabbed in prison, as reported by the New York Times. Chauvin's actions, which led to Floyd's death, sparked widespread protests in 2020 after a video showed him kneeling on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes despite Floyd's pleas.

The US Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that an incarcerated individual was assaulted at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Tucson in Arizona. Chauvin, who was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in 2021, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.

The incident involving Chauvin was captured on video, providing a different account of events than the initial police news release. A Justice Department probe into the Minneapolis police revealed a pattern of violent and racist practices, including unjustified deadly force.

Chauvin's conviction was the subject of an appeal, which was rejected by the US Supreme Court. In a recent documentary, Chauvin expressed his belief that the trial and sentencing were unjust. However, at his sentencing hearing, he offered condolences to the Floyd family but remained largely expressionless.

During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence of Chauvin's alleged use of excessive force in previous arrests, including a case involving a young Black woman in 2017. The Floyd case became a catalyst for widespread protests and a broader conversation about racism and policing in the United States and internationally.

Chauvin's career as a police officer was marked by both commendations and numerous internal complaints and investigations. The reverberations of the Floyd case continue to influence discussions about racism and policing in the United States today.

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