Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty in Historic Court Move

Vance Boelter stunned the courtroom by pleading guilty to last summer’s deadly shootings — a dramatic reversal from his earlier not guilty stance — just as federal prosecutors dropped the death penalty option. One year to the day after the horrific June 14 attack that killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded Senator John Hoffman’s family, the emotional weight was palpable as victims’ families and lawmakers watched. Boelter waived his right to a jury trial and victim impact statements, signaling a major legal shift. Though still facing state charges, the judge signaled swift sentencing, with two counts carrying life sentences. The U.S. Attorney was seen speaking with Senator Hoffman before the hearing — expect more updates as sentencing looms. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/8835cee0e4d1682c