Minnesota, Vance Boelter
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An attorney for the alleged Minnesota lawmaker assassin wouldn't tell the Star Tribune whether he intends to pursue a mental health defense.
Vance Boelter plans to plead not guilty to charges he killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband after wounding Rep. John Hoffman and his wife, his attorney said.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said the indictment includes a "notice of special findings," which he says is the first step in seeking the death penalty.
The indictment handed up lists murder, stalking and firearms charges against Vance Boelter, and could carry the federal death penalty.
A grand jury indicted the 57-year-old Tuesday after he embarked on ‘a murderous rampage targeting Minnesota’s elected officials and their families’
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