Minnesota shooting suspect to remain in federal custody until trial
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Vance Boelter remains in custody after waiving bond and probable-cause hearings to expedite the trial concerning the shooting of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Boelter faces state and federal charges for this alleged politically motivated attack and claims he wants to disclose the truth about events leading up to the June 14 attack. Investigators found notebooks and lists of public officials' names at his residence, suggesting a broader plot targeting politicians. Prosecutors anticipate presenting the case to a federal grand jury shortly, which may result in additional charges.
Vance Boelter waived his right to a bond and probable-cause hearing to expedite the trial and reveal the truth about the June 14 attacks.
Boelter, 57, is charged with fatally shooting Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband during what is believed to be a politically motivated attack.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but notebooks discovered in Boelter's SUV listed names of several politicians, primarily Democrats, indicating a potential plot.
Prosecutors plan to present the case to a federal grand jury soon, which may lead to additional charges against Boelter.
Read at The Washington Post
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