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A man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, and wounding a state senator and his wife is set to appear in federal court. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of carrying out a "political assassination" that authorities labeled as a "chilling attack on our democracy." The hearing will likely decide whether he remains in custody without bail. Boelter faces severe charges, including murder and attempted murder. Federal authorities are leading the prosecution.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff