Polish PM Donald Tusk stated the killing of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky in Poland suggests political assassination, potentially ordered by Russia. Two Belarusian citizens were initially detained but released due to lack of evidence. Skrepetsky, known for critical art of Russian officials, refused state protection.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the non-fatal shootings of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to charges including the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. He also admitted to the nonfatal shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. The plea agreement means prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to charges including the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. He also admitted to nonfatal shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty.
