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Sentencing of Man Who Killed Minnesota Lawmaker Highlights Political Violence
Vance Boelter, who pleaded guilty to killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, received a sentence of two life terms plus 40 years. The case underscores rising threats against elected officials and the impact of political polarization.
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Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic lawmaker say man who killed her failed to erase her impact
Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic lawmaker say man who killed her failed to erase her impact
Minnesota Man to Be Sentenced for Killing Democratic Lawmaker and Husband
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