What's happened
John Turscak, a federal inmate, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times in prison.
Why it matters
The event is significant due to the high-profile nature of both individuals involved and the ongoing impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.
What the papers say
The New York Times and South China Morning Post provide detailed accounts of the attack and Turscak's motivations, while Business Insider UK and Metro focus on the timing of the attack and the bizarre rationale given by Turscak.
How we got here
Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd in 2020 and is serving a 23-year sentence. John Turscak, a former gang member, stabbed Chauvin in prison, claiming a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Derek Michael Chauvin is an American former police officer known for his involvement in the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020.
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George Perry Floyd Jr. was an African American man killed during an arrest after a store clerk alleged he had passed a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis.