Minnesota shooter sentenced to life as survivors address victims’ families
Vance Boelter received two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years after pleading guilty to stalking and shooting Minnesota lawmakers; the death penalty was removed as part of the plea deal. Survivors and relatives, including the Hortman and Hoffman families, described the lasting impact and grief from the attacks. Boelter also faces state charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, while federal prosecutors stressed the long prison term ensures no release.
