Chauvin is serving a 22-year federal sentence for violating the civil rights of George Floyd, whose death in May 2020 sparked protests against police brutality around the world. He was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court and sentenced to 25 years in prison, but that sentence is running concurrently with his federal sentence.
The source said Chauvin was taken to a local hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The FBI is investigating the stabbing and has not yet released any information about a suspect or motive.
Chauvin’s stabbing comes as he is appealing his federal conviction. He is arguing that his trial was unfair because it was held in Minneapolis, where Floyd died and where there was widespread public outrage over his death.
Chauvin is also appealing his state murder conviction. He is arguing that the trial judge made several errors that prejudiced his case, including allowing prosecutors to introduce evidence of his past use of force.
Here is what we know about the stabbing:
- Chauvin was stabbed in the neck on Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
- His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
- The FBI is investigating the stabbing.
- No arrests have been made.
- A motive for the stabbing is unknown.
Chauvin’s stabbing is the latest in a series of high-profile attacks on federal prisoners. In July, disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed by a fellow inmate at a federal penitentiary in Florida.
The attacks raise concerns about the safety of federal prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for the safety of more than 150,000 inmates housed in over 120 facilities across the country.
The FBI is investigating the stabbing and will release more information as it becomes available.
