Vance Boelter, 57, intends to plead not guilty to charges related to the killings of Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, along with wounding another lawmaker and his wife. He faces six counts including murder and firearms violations, which could lead to the death penalty. A handwritten letter allegedly from Boelter confessed to these shootings, although it does not clarify his motives. Both prosecution and defense are preparing for a complex legal process with significant evidence to evaluate, while the decision on pursuing the death penalty will take several months to finalize.
Vance Boelter, 57, is due in federal court for his arraignment on Sept. 12 after being indicted on six counts of murder, stalking, and firearms violations.
The murder charges could carry the federal death penalty, complicating the legal proceedings significantly, as prosecutors label the incidents a political assassination.
Investigators have already gathered a huge amount of evidence that both sides will need time to evaluate, indicating the complexity of the case.
The acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota stated that the decision on whether to pursue the death penalty will take several months and is dependent on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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