US EditionMan charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker is due back in court after delay
- Vance Boelter is scheduled for his second federal court appearance Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul, addressing charges including murder and attempted murder.
- On June 14, Boelter, disguised as a police officer in a fake squad car, targeted Democratic lawmakers in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with motives linked to political beliefs, prosecutors say.
- Boelter faces murder, firearm, and stalking charges, with his attorney citing poor jail conditions and Boelter stating he hasn't slept in over two weeks.
- The federal court hearing will decide if Boelter remains in custody without bail, as his attorney requested a continuance citing sleep issues, with probable cause to proceed.
- Prosecutors must secure a grand jury indictment before arraignment, with federal charges potentially carrying the death penalty if Boelter is convicted.
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Accused Minnesota lawmaker slayer asks for special accommodations during court appearance
Man charged with murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman made court appearance, requesting dimmer lighting in his jail cell.
Vance Boelter waives detention hearing after targeted attack on Minnesota lawmakers
The man accused of assassinating one Minnesota lawmaker and critically wounding another waived his detention hearing on Thursday, meaning he will remain behind bars without bail ahead of his trial. Vance Boelter, 57 is facing federal charges, including two counts of murder, using a firearm in furtherance of the crimes, and stalking in connection with the politically motivated shootings of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and both of…
Vance Boelter tells judge he is 'looking forward to the facts about the 14th coming out,' will remain in federal custody
The man accused of fatally shooting House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as injuring state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, will stay in federal custody after waiving a detention and preliminary hearing during his court appearance Thursday.
Prosecution moves forward after alleged Hortman assassin waives hearings
Vance Boelter made another brief appearance in a St. Paul federal courtroom Thursday, where he waived his right to the hearings that had been scheduled. Boelter is charged with killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
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