Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison: report

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed in federal prison, according to a source for the Associated Press.

No other details are currently known about Chauvin's condition or the precipitating events.

Chauvin killed George Floyd during a stop over alleged counterfeit money in Minneapolis, after kneeling on his neck for nine minutes while Floyd struggled and gasped for help.

The killing triggered a wave of protests around the country in 2020, and prompted discussions at the federal, state, and local level over police reform.

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Several of Chauvin's fellow officers who were present at the scene were also convicted of serious felonies for failing to render aid or intervene in the situation.

Chauvin recently sought to appeal his conviction, but the Supreme Court rejected his petition this week.