Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Prison: Your Tax Dollars Just Got a Whole Lot More Expensive
The news that Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in a federal prison library isn't just a headline—it's a direct hit to your wallet. You're on the hook for what could be hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency medical care, heightened security, and potential lawsuits from his family. Since he's a federal inmate, your tax dollars fund his 24/7 medical monitoring and legal defense for any civil rights claims that follow. Plus, the prison already costs you roughly $40,000 per year to house him; expect that number to skyrocket with round-the-clock protective custody. While you're stuck paying the bill, ask yourself: How much is this single inmate's safety actually costing your family's budget?