Plea Deal Reached in Minnesota Lawmaker Killings
Vance Boelter, the suspect accused of killing a prominent Minnesota Democrat and her husband, is expected to change his plea from not guilty to guilty in a federal court. The Department of Justice has announced that it will not pursue the death penalty in this case, signaling a plea deal may be in the works. Court documents reveal Boelter is set to plead guilty to federal charges related to the shootings of the lawmakers, which has garnered significant attention. With the death penalty off the table, legal proceedings are expected to progress quickly with a change of plea hearing scheduled.
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