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Vance Boelter, who pleaded guilty to federal charges for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, made his first state court appearance. He faces state charges including murder and attempted murder, with his next hearing scheduled for September 2. Boelter claimed to have met elected officials, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, which she denies.

Vance Boelter, who pleaded guilty to federal charges for killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband, made his first state court appearance. He faces state charges including murder and attempted murder for the attacks, which also critically injured two other individuals.

Vance Boelter appeared in state court for the first time after being sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in federal court for killing Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and attempting to kill others. He faces state charges including two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder, and animal cruelty for shooting the Hortmans’ dog.

Vance Boelter is making his first appearance in state court after pleading guilty to federal charges involving multiple murders and attempted shootings. He was sentenced to two life sentences and 40 years in federal prison for the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the shootings of John, Yvette, and Hope Hoffman, among other charges.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa and Mark Hortman in a politically motivated attack. He also shot John Hoffman and his wife, pleading guilty to multiple charges including murder and firearms offenses. The sentencing marked the conclusion of a year-long case that heightened fears about political violence.

A cyanotoxin advisory was issued for Lake Cornelia in Edina due to blue-green algae. Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years for killings and attacks on multiple lawmakers and their families. Mike Lindell, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, registered to vote in Minnesota, raising questions about election procedures.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa and Mark Hortman in a 2025 political violence attack. He also admitted to shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, planning the attacks months in advance using a police mask and recording victims' addresses.

A man was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically injuring two other lawmakers. The attacker, who pleaded guilty, admitted to stalking targets and disguising as a police officer before the attacks. Victims and families described lasting trauma and anger over the lack of a death penalty.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for murdering Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter pleaded guilty to premeditated murders and firearms offenses, admitting to planning the attacks months in advance using a police impersonation mask.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter admitted to six federal charges, including stalking and shooting the lawmakers, and the U.S. Department of Justice did not seek the death penalty.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically wounding two other people. Boelter pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty, and victims described lasting trauma and anger over the sentencing outcome.

A Minnesota man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband, along with other shootings. The defendant avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to six counts, and victims described lasting trauma from the attacks.

Vance Boelter, who killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, pleaded guilty to six counts and received two life sentences plus 40 years. He also critically injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, during a series of attacks in which he posed as a police officer. Friends of the victims stated Boelter failed to erase the impact of Hortman, who continues to guide them.

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty to killing a Democratic lawmaker and her husband, and critically injuring two other state legislators. He admitted to stalking his targets and disguising as a police officer during the attacks, which led to heightened security concerns and political tensions.

Vance Boelter will be sentenced for the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman and their daughter Hope. He pleaded guilty to the attacks and is expected to receive two life sentences plus 40 years in prison, with the death penalty excluded in the plea deal.

A gunman is set to face a prison sentence for shooting Minnesota lawmakers. State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were remembered at the Minnesota State Capitol last year.

Vance Boelter targeted Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, resulting in multiple murders and attempted murders, motivated by a desire to shift legislative power to Republicans. Prosecutors describe the attacks as an assault on representative democracy, with Boelter facing life sentences and additional years.

Vance Boelter will be sentenced on July 23 in Minneapolis after pleading guilty to killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman. He is expected to receive two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in federal prison under a plea deal that excludes the death penalty.

Minnesota lawmakers and officials marked the one-year anniversary of attacks on lawmakers, including the deaths of Mark and Melissa Hortman and injuries to John and Yvette Hoffman. Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the attacks and will serve two life sentences. Tributes were shared by lawmakers, community leaders, and political groups.

The Hortman family is marking one year since the deaths of Mark and Melissa Hortman in an attack on lawmakers. Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to their murders, and the family is focusing on healing and celebrating their lives rather than the tragedy.

Lisa Demuth remains in the Republican primary for governor after not receiving the GOP endorsement. She will face Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell in August, claiming she is best positioned to defeat Amy Klobuchar in November. The endorsement was awarded to Qualls on the 10th ballot following convention confusion over electronic voting devices.

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman, shooting John and Yvette Hoffman, and attempting to shoot their daughter Hope Hoffman. He will serve two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years. Officials condemned political violence, emphasizing its threat to democracy.

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman in Minnesota, with the perpetrator disguised as a police officer, raising concerns about political violence in the US.

A Minnesota man posed as a police officer and killed a top state House Democrat and her husband while wounding a state senator and his wife. He pleaded guilty to murder to avoid federal death penalty pursuit, which prosecutors confirmed would not be sought under a plea agreement.

A man pleaded guilty to assassinating a Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, as well as shooting a state senator and his wife. Prosecutors stated they would not seek the death penalty.

Vance Boelter admitted to murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman. He was also charged with shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman after federal authorities dropped the death penalty bid.

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting state senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. Prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty, and the attack occurred on June 14, 2025, with Boelter disguised as a police officer.

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, after posing as a police officer. He faces two life sentences plus 40 years and avoided the death penalty under a federal plea agreement.

A man pleaded guilty to killing a Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, as well as shooting a state senator and his wife, while posing as a police officer. He faces two life sentences plus 40 years, and prosecutors will not seek the death penalty under a federal plea agreement.

A man charged in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife, is set to change his not-guilty plea in federal court. Federal prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, who faces federal and state charges related to the June 2025 shootings.

Vance Boelter is set to change his not-guilty plea in federal court for the murders of Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and the attempted murders of John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman. Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty, citing a proposed plea agreement, while Boelter's state charges remain pending.

A suspect in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker has reached a plea deal. A memorial for Melissa and Mark Hortman was held at the Minnesota Capitol.

U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in a plea agreement with Vance Boelter, charged in the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the attempted murders of John and Yvette Hoffman. Boelter, who was arrested after a large-scale search, faces federal and state charges related to the June 2025 shootings.

The Justice Department will not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, accused of murdering Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, as the charges may not meet federal capital punishment criteria. Boelter faces federal stalking, murder, and firearms charges, while Minnesota has no state death penalty.

Federal prosecutors stated that Vance Boelter killed Melissa and Mark Hortman in their home. Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty in this case.