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July 23, 2026
Vance Boelter to be Sentenced for Killing Minnesota Lawmakers
- Vance Boelter is set to receive two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years for the murders.
- He pleaded guilty to six federal charges, including the killings of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
- State charges against Boelter include first-degree murder and attempted murder, with ongoing civil lawsuits from the victims' families.
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- Gunman Faces Prison Sentence for Shooting Minnesota LawmakersJul 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Vance Boelter to be sentenced Thursday for killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husbandJul 23, 2026 at 12:43 PM · CBS News