US EditionWife of Minnesota Suspect Says She Was ‘Blindsided’ by Shootings of State Politicians
- On June 26, Jenny Boelter released her first public statement, calling the attacks 'absolutely shocked' and pledging cooperation with law enforcement.
- Prosecutors label the attacks as politically motivated, with Vance Boelter classified as a 'prepper' who possessed handwritten lists of officials, indicating extremist planning.
- Federal authorities say Boelter, disguised as an officer with a latex mask, triggered a two-day statewide manhunt that seized weapons, ammo, and detailed notes listing officials.
- Vance Boelter faces court on Friday for a preliminary hearing and detention decision, as he has not entered a plea.
- Minnesota’s recent gun laws, including background checks and a red flag law enacted since January, failed to prevent Boelter’s arsenal from being used in the attack, critics say.
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Boelter Makes First Court Appearance
ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – The alleged gunman in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings appeared in federal court Friday, June 27. Vance Boelter is accused of killing Minnesota’s former Speaker of the House and her spouse and seriously injuring another state lawmaker and his wife. Boelter’s attorney requested a delay in proceedings, saying her client’s sleep deprivation due to jail conditions have made it difficult to communicate with him. Prosecutors did …
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Wife of Vance Boelter releases statement on assassination
Jenny Boelter, wife of Vance Boelter, released her first public statement Thursday condemning the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Vance Boelter is accused by prosecutors of killing the Hortmans and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his…
Slain Minnesota lawmaker's beloved dog, Gilbert, stays with her as she and her spouse lie in state
Minnesota is honoring a murdered Minnesota legislator's golden retriever named Gilbert along with her and her husband by having him lie in state with them at the state Capitol
Twin Cities security industry grapples with surge in politically motivated attacks
Security experts warn of potential strain after politically motivated attacks target executives and politicians in Minnesota. “The longer this goes on … it can stretch resources," one professional said.
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