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Jul 23, 2026 1 min

Ex-State Rep Sentenced for Plot to Kill | Charlottesville News

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A former Minnesota lawmaker, Hoffman Hoffman, just got sentenced to 25 years for plotting to hire someone to kill his ex-wife and her boyfriend—with a silencer and poison. The chilling case, uncovered in 2021, shows how even public figures can harbor deadly secrets. Prosecutors laid out a damning plan that nearly went into motion, and now justice is delivering a heavy sentence. It’s a stark reminder that no one is above the law—and that the system will hold people accountable for premeditated violence, even if the victims walked away unharmed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f587e9f6d216016c

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