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Minnesota Man Accepts Plea Deal in Murder of State Lawmaker and Her Husband

11 June 2026 12:45

Vance Boelter has accepted a plea deal in the murder of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband. - Boelter initially pleaded not guilty but will now change his plea.

- Federal prosecutors agreed to drop the death penalty as part of the deal. - The victims were a state representative and her spouse, both killed in Minnesota.

- The plea agreement was announced on June 11, 2026. The case has drawn significant attention due to the victims' public service.

Further court proceedings will determine Boelter's sentence.

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