Summary
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman will lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday after being killed in an attack. The man accused of the attack is due in court as authorities continue the legal process. A funeral for Hortman will also take place, with Vice President Kamala Harris attending.
Key Facts
- Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House, was killed along with her husband in an attack on June 14.
- The couple's pet, a golden retriever named Gilbert, was injured and euthanized.
- A public viewing will happen at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
- House TV and the Department of Public Safety's YouTube channel will livestream the events.
- A private funeral will occur on Saturday morning, which former Vice President Kamala Harris will attend but not speak at.
- The accused, Vance Boelter, has been charged and is due in court on Friday.
- Boelter was arrested after a large search by authorities, described as the biggest in Minnesota's history.
- The court hearing will determine if Boelter stays in custody without bail and confirm the charges.
