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Man admits guilt in murders of Minnesota House Speaker and her husband

11 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Vance Boelter has pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Minnesota house speaker and her husband, respectively. This plea comes after prosecutors decided not to pursue the death penalty.
Boelter was also charged with the non-fatal shootings of state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, during the same incident where he posed as a police officer. The events took place on June 14, 2025.
The assassinations of political figures are rare but have occurred in various forms throughout U.S. history, often reflecting deep political divides.
The decision to accept a guilty plea without pursuing the death penalty reflects a strategic choice by prosecutors, possibly aimed at ensuring a conviction while avoiding the lengthy and uncertain process of a capital trial. This case highlights the increasing violence against political figures, raising concerns abo…

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