Federal prosecutors secure plea deal, court hears plea change for Minnesota shooting suspect

Federal prosecutors secure plea deal, court hears plea change for Minnesota shooting suspect

Federal prosecutors announced a plea agreement with Vance Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota murders of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, ending the prospect of a death sentence. The agreement also covered the attempted killings of a state senator and his wife. According to the Department of Justice, prosecutors decided not to seek capital punishment.

Boelter then appeared before a federal judge to amend his earlier not-guilty plea, as reported by the Associated Press. The court hearing took place in Minnesota and marked the next step in the case's resolution.

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June 11, 2026
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Federal court to hear plea change for Vance Boelter in Minnesota political shooting case
Federal court to hear plea change for Vance Boelter in Minnesota political shooting case

AP News • 11 Jun 04:06

Vance Boelter is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday to amend his not-guilty plea after prosecutors announced they will not seek the death penalty.

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June 10, 2026
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U.S. prosecutors decline to seek death penalty in plea deal with Minnesota political shooting suspect
U.S. prosecutors decline to seek death penalty in plea deal with Minnesota political shooting suspect

CNN • 10 Jun 22:34

Federal prosecutors announced they will not pursue capital punishment against Vance Boelter, who is charged with the murders of a Minnesota House leader and her husband and the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife.

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Accused killer of Minnesota lawmaker agrees to plea deal, death penalty not pursued
Accused killer of Minnesota lawmaker agrees to plea deal, death penalty not pursued

The New York Times • 10 Jun 21:42

Federal prosecutors have secured a plea agreement with Vance Boerter, the suspect in the murders of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, removing the possibility of a death sentence.

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