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DOJ Declines Death Penalty for Accused Minnesota Lawmaker Shooter

A federal review found the charges were unlikely to meet capital-penalty standards, leaving parallel federal and state cases to move forward.

Hoffman Family Sues Accused Gunman Vance Boelter Over 2025 Lawmaker Attacks

Defense Cites Shutdown as Court Extends Timeline in Minnesota Lawmaker Killings Case

Minnesota to Hire Third-Party Expert for Capitol Security Assessment

Vance Boelter Waives Pretrial Hearings, Remains in Custody Ahead of Grand Jury