Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been transferred to a prison in Oklahoma following a stabbing incident at the Minnesota correctional facility where he was being held. The transfer comes months after the incident occurred in June, which left Chauvin with non-life-threatening injuries.
Chauvin was initially transferred to another facility in Minnesota after the stabbing, but the decision was made to move him out of the state due to safety concerns. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections confirmed that Chauvin is now being housed at the North Fork Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison in Sayre, Oklahoma.
Chauvin’s attorney, Eric Nelson, has expressed concern for his client’s safety following the stabbing incident. Nelson stated that Chauvin has been subjected to “severe restrictions” while in custody and has been isolated from other inmates. The decision to transfer Chauvin to Oklahoma was made in an effort to ensure his safety and well-being.
Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. He is currently serving a 22.5-year sentence at the North Fork Correctional Facility. Chauvin’s conviction sparked widespread protests and calls for police reform across the country.
The transfer of Derek Chauvin to an out-of-state prison highlights the challenges of ensuring the safety of high-profile inmates in the wake of violent incidents. Moving forward, it will be important for corrections officials to continue to prioritize the safety and security of all inmates, regardless of their notoriety.
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