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Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance

The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband made his initial appearance Monday in state court where he faces similar charges.

Washington Times News By Scott Bauer Aug 3, 2026, 8:49 PM Captured Aug 3, 2026, 9:54 PM

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The state case against Vance Boelter had been on hold pending resolution of the federal case.

Monday’s procedural state court hearing came less than two weeks after Boelter’s sentencing in federal court.

He pleaded guilty to the federal charges related to the killing of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as critically wounding state Sen.

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Report confidence: 83%
Content format: opinion
Evidence findings: 1
Sentences checked: 20
Method: origin-framing-v2

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+10 · 78% confidence

Minnesota abolished capital punishment in 1911 and has never had a federal death penalty case.

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Boelter told the judge at Monday’s hearing that over a span of eight years he had met with Minnesota elected officials in Washington, D.C., including U.S.

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