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Vance Boelter to make first appearance for state charges Monday
Boelter faces eight state charges, including two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, after receiving a federal life sentence for the shootings.
- Vance Boelter will face eight state charges in Minnesota for the targeted shootings of lawmakers and their families, following his federal life sentence.
- Boelter pleaded guilty in 2025 to assassinating Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, plus attempting to kill Sen. John Hoffman, his family, and Rep. Kristin Bahner.
- The eight state charges include two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, four attempted first-degree murder counts, felony cruelty to an animal, and impersonating a police officer.
- J.C. Hortman called Attorney General Todd Blanche's decision "gutless," while Colin and Sophie Hortman said they are "grateful" for the federal resolution but note the state case remains.
- Boelter will make his first appearance at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Hennepin County District Court, where proceedings are expected to be largely procedural.
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Vance Boelter to make first appearance for state charges Monday
After pleading guilty to federal charges and being sentenced to life, Boelter will appear Monday for eight state charges.
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