Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat is expected to plead not guilty
Vance Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, was indicted July 15 on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations. The murder charges could carry the federal death penalty , though prosecutors say that decision is several months away.
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What Gov. Mike Braun said about redistricting in Indiana following meeting with JD Vance
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