Verdict: True, but missing important context.
The attack occurred on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at United States Penitentiary Coleman II in Sumterville, Florida.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons did not publicly name the injured prisoner in its initial statement, citing privacy and security restrictions. It nevertheless confirmed that an inmate was assaulted at approximately 2:35 p.m., that employees immediately began life-saving measures and that emergency medical services transported the inmate to a hospital.
People familiar with the incident identified that prisoner as Larry Nassar.
ABC News and ESPN reported at the time that Nassar was in stable condition after being stabbed in his back and chest. The outlet also reproduced the Bureau of Prisons’ confirmation of the assault and emergency response.
The Associated Press subsequently reported additional details, including injuries to Nassar’s neck, chest and back and a collapsed lung.
Therefore, the graphic is accurate in saying that Nassar was repeatedly stabbed by another prisoner. It should have included the date.
What Happened Inside the Prison?
