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Originally Published 13 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
The California Supreme Court ruled to eliminate hundreds of dollars in administrative fees for a reputed Mexican Mafia member, reinforcing protections for indigent defendants and emphasizing that poverty should not lead to harsher punishments, building on the landmark 2019 decision in People v. Dueñas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The inmate accused of stabbing ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin revealed to FBI investigators that he chose Black Friday as the day for his attack due to its symbolic association with the Black Lives Matter movement and the 'Black Hand' symbol of the Mexican Mafia. However, it is important to note that historically, the Mexican Mafia has had a racial rivalry with Black gangs. The attacker, John Turscak, is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, while Chauvin is reported to be alive and stable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
John Turscak, a former gang leader and FBI informant, has been charged with the assault on former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was stabbed 22 times in an Arizona federal prison. Turscak admitted to purposely attacking Chauvin, stating that it was symbolic with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Mexican Mafia. Chauvin, who is serving a 21-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd, suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. Turscak has been charged with attempted murder and assault-related charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MSNBC
John Turscak, a federal inmate serving a 30-year sentence for crimes committed as a member of the Mexican Mafia, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd. Turscak told prosecutors that he targeted Chauvin because he was a "high-profile inmate." He used an improvised knife to stab Chauvin approximately 22 times, causing serious bodily injury. Turscak claimed the attack was symbolic of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Mexican Mafia. Chauvin's stabbing has raised concerns about the conditions in federal prisons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
John Turscak, an incarcerated former gang member and FBI informant, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin 22 times at a federal prison in Arizona. Turscak, who is serving a 30-year sentence for crimes committed as a member of the Mexican Mafia, stated that he would have killed Chauvin if correctional officers had not intervened. He claimed to have planned the attack for about a month due to Chauvin's high-profile status as the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Turscak also mentioned a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement. Chauvin was taken to a hospital for treatment, and Turscak now faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to commit murder.