In a shocking turn of events, former gang member John Turscak has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer convicted of George Floyd’s murder, 22 times in a prison incident last month.
Unveiling the Attack on Derek Chauvin
The incident occurred in the law library of the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, where Chauvin was assaulted by John Turscak, currently serving a 30-year sentence. Turscak revealed that he would have killed Chauvin if correctional officers had not intervened promptly, as federal prosecutors disclosed on Friday.
Motivation Behind the Attack
John Turscak conveyed to FBI agents that the attack, carried out on Black Friday, was intended to invoke the Black Lives Matter movement, shedding light on racism and police brutality following George Floyd’s tragic death. Despite admitting to contemplating the assault for about a month due to Chauvin’s high-profile status, Turscak later denied any intention to take Chauvin’s life, according to prosecutors.
The US District Attorney’s office in Tucson has charged Turscak with attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon.