Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Prison as New Documentary Challenges Narrative of George Floyd's Death
Chauvin's family criticizes lack of transparency from prison officials, while documentary suggests Floyd was resisting arrest and Chauvin's actions were part of his training.
- Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, was stabbed in a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to survive.
- Chauvin's family and attorney have criticized the Federal Bureau of Prisons for lack of transparency and communication following the incident.
- A new documentary claims to challenge the narrative of George Floyd's arrest and death, suggesting that Chauvin was not the arresting officer and that Floyd was violently resisting arrest.
- The documentary also suggests that Chauvin's knee was on Floyd's shoulder, not his neck, and that the maneuver he used was part of his training.
- Chauvin's stabbing has raised questions about inmate safety and the conditions in U.S. prisons.