Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
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"The Attorney General has authorized and directed the government not to seek the death penalty against Defendant Vance Luther Boelter in accordance with the terms delineated in a proposed plea agreement."
— Daniel Rosen , Other
Key People
Daniel Rosen is a US Attorney involved in the case against Vance Boelter.
John Hoffman is a state lawmaker in Minnesota.
Mark Hortman is the husband of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman.
Melissa Hortman is a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Vance Boelter is the man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Yvette Hoffman is the wife of Minnesota state lawmaker John Hoffman.
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The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
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