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Temporary Gag Order Lifted in Vance Boelter State Case
The judge said all parties should use restraint as the case continues after federal convictions and life sentences for the killings and shootings.
- On Wednesday, District Judge Juan Hoyos lifted a temporary gag order in the Vance Boelter state murder trial, ruling the restriction was no longer necessary after reviewing arguments from both sides.
- Defense attorneys initially requested the order after Sen. John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman called the proceedings a "clown show" and "waste of taxpayer dollars" following a September 25 hearing.
- While the gag order restricted Boelter, who published ongoing commentary via an intermediary, defense attorney Bryan Leary argued that Boelter maintains a constitutional right to post about his case.
- Hoyos warned all parties to exercise "appropriate restraint and judgment" in future statements, noting the court reserves the right to take "appropriate action to protect the integrity and fairness" of the process.
- Scheduled for May 10, 2027, the state trial follows Boelter's federal sentencing to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Mark.
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Judge lifts temporary gag order in state case against Vance Boelter
Judge Juan Hoyos had issued a temporary gag order last week, pending a hearing to discuss the issue. In the wake of that hearing, Hoyos lifted the order, writing that “the continued restriction is not presently necessary.”
·Saint Paul, United States
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