Feds won’t seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat
Summary
U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter in a plea deal. Boelter is charged with killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting a state senator and his wife.Key Facts
- Vance Boelter is accused of killing Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband.
- Boelter also allegedly shot state Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
- The attacks happened on June 14, 2025, when Boelter posed as a police officer using a fake squad car.
- Boelter was caught near his home in rural Green Isle after a large search effort.
- Federal prosecutors decided not to seek the death penalty in a plea agreement.
- Boelter faces federal and state charges including murder and attempted murder.
- A change-of-plea hearing was scheduled in federal court in Minneapolis.
- The decision was authorized by the U.S. Attorney General.
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