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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Vance Boelter due to change plea in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband
Vance Boelter due to change plea in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

AP News • 11 juin 04h06

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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10 juin 2026
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Feds won’t seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat
Feds won’t seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat

CNN • 10 juin 22h34

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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Suspect in Killing of Minnesota Lawmaker Strikes a Plea Deal
Suspect in Killing of Minnesota Lawmaker Strikes a Plea Deal

The New York Times • 10 juin 21h42

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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