A Minnesota man pleaded guilty to murder on June 11, 2026, in connection with the deaths of a state lawmaker and her husband. The man posed as a police officer and approached lawmakers' homes at night, resulting in the fatal shooting of the top Democrat in the state House and her husband. Additionally, the incident left a state senator and his wife injured. The plea agreement was made to avoid federal prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
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Minnesota man pleads guilty to murder of lawmaker and husband
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to murdering a state lawmaker and her husband while impersonating a police officer. The incident, which occurred during nighttime visits to lawmakers' homes, also resulted in injuries to another lawmaker and his spouse. The plea deal was intended to prevent the death penalty from being pursued by federal prosecutors.
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