Man pleads guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while posing as an officer
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Guilty Plea in Deadly Minnesota Political AttackOn June 14, 2025, a man killed a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband, avoiding the death penalty by pleading guilty.
- Vance Boelter admitted to killing state House leader Melissa Hortman and her husband while impersonating a police officer.
- The attacks triggered Minnesota's largest manhunt and raised national fears about escalating political violence.
- Boelter agreed to two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in federal court to avoid the death penalty.
- State charges against him include murder, attempted murder, impersonating an officer, and animal cruelty.
Political violence is a scourge in our nation. To all of those who would commit political violence: this Justice Department will seek and obtain the longest prison terms for your offense.— U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen, in a statement Thursday
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