Vance Boelter to be sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootings - MPR News
Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two life terms without parole for the murder of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as an attack on state Senator John Hoffman. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to murder, stalking, and firearms charges.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing concern regarding political violence and the safety of elected officials in the United States.
Vance Boelter appears in Minneapolis federal court on June 11 where he pleaded guilty to murder, stalking and firearms crimes in connection with the killings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and an attack on state Sen. John Hoffman and his family. Illustration by Cedric Hohnstadt Play Listen Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings Go Deeper. Close Create an account or log in to save stories.
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