3 d. ago Accused Minnesota lawmaker slayer asks for special accommodations during court appearance

Vance Boelter, accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers while impersonating police, appeared in court requesting special jail accommodations after waiving preliminary hearings.

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9 d. ago 'Rust' Crew Settles Lawsuit Against Film Producers and Alec Baldwin

A settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit alleging negligence in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust”, according to court documents released Friday. The post ‘Rust’ Crew Settles Lawsuit Against Film Producers and Alec Baldwin appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago After Minnesota shootings, young lawmakers ask: Is politics worth it?

After Minnesota shootings, young lawmakers ask: Is politics worth it?  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Video shows Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect preaching in Africa years before deadly attack

Video surfaces showing Minnesota lawmaker assassination suspect Vance Boelter delivering enthusiastic speech at Congo church seminar in 2022.

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2 w. ago Deadly lawmaker ambush in Minnesota raises fears about fake police officers knocking on doors

Following the fatal shooting of Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman by an alleged police impersonator, experts share how citizens can verify officers.

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2 w. ago Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Was a Doomsday ‘Prepper,’ Investigator Says

An F.B.I. agent said Vance Boelter left instructions for his wife in the event of a calamity, according to a court document.

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2 w. ago Despite two assassination attempts, NY Times blames Trump for 'angry culture' that can lead to violence

After deadly shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, The New York Times argued Trump bears responsibility for America's surge in political violence through rhetoric and praise for rioters.

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2 w. ago After Minnesota killings, Capitol Hill representatives face stark reality about family safety

Minnesota shootings targeting state lawmakers spark fear in Congress, prompting security discussions as officials work to protect representatives and families from rising threats.

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2 w. ago Illinois US Reps. Budzinski, Krishnamoorthi Among Lawmakers Named in Writings of Suspected Minnesota Shooter

Illinois US Reps. Budzinski, Krishnamoorthi Among Lawmakers Named in Writings of Suspected Minnesota Shooter  WTTW

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2 w. ago Lawmaker says she was on alleged target list of suspected Minnesota shooter

Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten discusses the terrifying moment authorities told her she was on shooting suspect Vance Bolter's alleged hit list of 45 targets.

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2 w. ago What motivated the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect is unclear, so are his politics

Political assassination in Minnesota leaves former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, with suspect Vance Boelter in custody facing federal murder and stalking charges.

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2 w. ago What motivated suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shooting is unclear, so are his politics

The political assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend raises questions about the motives of suspect Vance Boelter.

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2 w. ago Illinois US Rep. Nikki Budzinski Among Lawmakers Named in Writings of Suspected Minnesota Shooter

Illinois US Rep. Nikki Budzinski Among Lawmakers Named in Writings of Suspected Minnesota Shooter  WTTW

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2 w. ago Minnesota police praised for foiling lawmaker shooting suspect's plan

Officer intervention likely prevented more deaths after suspect Vance Boelter allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman on Saturday, police chief says.

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2 w. ago Minnesota shootings latest: Witness recalls moment she spotted suspect

Boelter allegedly had firearms and a list of 45 elected officials in notebooks in his car, law enforcement said.

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2 w. ago Minnesota lawmaker happened to be on vacation when masked suspect knocked on door

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday also visited the homes of two other lawmakers, but one of them was away on vacation.

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2 w. ago How will lawmakers protect themselves from political attacks?

On Morning Edition, former Secret Service agent Bill Gage and Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., assesses how elected officials will protect themselves from political attacks after a shooter killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounded another.

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2 w. ago Former Secret Service agent discusses lawmaker safety after Minnesota shootings

In the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, what can be done to protect others in the same position? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Secret Service agent Bill Gage.

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2 w. ago Fake cop suspected in lawmaker assassination had extensive security training before 'targeted' attack

Vance Boelter allegedly used police uniform and silicon mask to target Minnesota lawmakers in separate shootings, raising questions about his access to law enforcement equipment.

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2 w. ago Dog shot during Minnesota lawmaker's murder put down days after attack

Gilbert, the golden retriever trained by murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, had to be put down after the shooting that killed her and husband Mark at their home.

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