Minnesota Man Accused of Political Assassinations to Change Plea Amid Federal Case
Vance Boelter, charged with the murders of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted murders of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, is set to change his plea in federal court. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minneapolis announced that the Justice Department will not seek the death penalty against Boelter, aligning with a proposed plea agreement. Boelter, who was captured after a large-scale manhunt, faces multiple charges including murder and attempted murder. The case has been described as politically motivated, with Boelter allegedly targeting the victims in a premeditated attack. The plea agreement's details remain undisclosed, and Boelter's state charges are pending resolution of the federal case. 
