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Local sources from United States: The New York Times, CNN.
UK coverage: ITV News.

An inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, 22 times last week at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona said on Friday in announcing attempted murder charges. The inmate, John Turscak, 52, who is accused of stabbing Mr. Chauvin with an improvised knife on Nov. 24, told investigators that he had been thinking about attacking Mr. Chauvin for about a month because Mr. Chauvin is a high-profile inmate, according to charging documents. Mr. Chauvin survived the attack.

According to a criminal complaint, Mr. Turscak attacked Mr. Chauvin inside the law library at the Federal Correction Institution, a medium-security prison in Tucson. Officers responded immediately and used pepper spray to subdue Mr. Turscak, court documents state. Mr. Turscak told officers that he would have killed Mr. Chauvin “had they not responded so quickly,” according to the complaint.

The attack on Chauvin, which reportedly had a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement, has resulted in Turscak being charged with attempted murder, as well as other assault-related offenses. Chauvin is said to be in stable condition.

The incident has sparked outrage and shock among many, with many calling for justice to be served. It serves as a reminder of the systemic racism and injustice that continues to plague the United States. The attack also highlights the need for prison reform and the importance of protecting inmates from violence and abuse.

The story of John Turscak and Derek Chauvin is a stark reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and equality in the United States. It is a reminder that we must continue to push for change and work towards a more equitable and just society.