US EditionFederal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
MINNESOTA, JUL 15 – Vance Boelter faces murder, stalking, and firearms charges after allegedly targeting Democratic lawmakers in a politically motivated attack, with victims including a former House Speaker, prosecutors said.
- On Tuesday, federal prosecutors unsealed a six-count grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, accused of targeting Minnesota lawmakers in a politically motivated attack.
- Prosecutors said Boelter disguised himself as a police officer, driving a fake squad car, wearing a realistic rubber mask and tactical gear, in Champlin around 2 a.m. on June 14.
- Prosecutors said Vance Boelter's gunfire severely injured Sen. John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman, and their dog was so gravely injured he had to be euthanized.
- The murder counts could carry the federal death penalty, with the decision resting with Attorney General Pam Bondi in consultation with the local U.S. attorney's office.
- Meanwhile, Vance Boelter faces state murder and attempted murder charges in Hennepin County but the federal case will go first, remains in federal custody.
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Vance Boelter indicted on federal charges in shooting of Minn. lawmakers
The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses on June 14 was formally indicted by a grand jury Tuesday, July 15. Vance Boelter, 57, is facing six criminal charges at the federal level. Prosecutors have indicated that they might seek the death penalty as a possible punishment if Boelter is convicted. The grand jury indictment includes the following charges: 1. Stalking of Melissa Hortman 2. Stalking of John Hoffman 3…
Vance Boelter indicted in murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Vance Boelter was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, and the critical wounding of two others. The indictment includes murder, stalking, and firearms charges, which stem…
Vance Boelter indicted in murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman - Washington Examiner
Vance Boelter was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, and the critical wounding of two others. The indictment includes murder, stalking, and firearms charges, which stem from his elaborate plot that involved showing up at prominent Democratic Minnesota politicians’ doors disguised as a police officer with a realistic latex mask, then shooting the couple after …
Suspected MN assassin indicted as prosecutors leave death penalty on the table
The suspected assassin accused of gunning down a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband has been indicted on murder charges.A grand jury indicted Vance Boelter Tuesday afternoon on six federal charges, and prosecutors indicated the death penalty remains a possibility.Prosecutors said Boelter killed former Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, on June 14.“The ultimate decision as to whether to seek the death …
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