Overview
- A federal judge set Boelter's sentencing for July 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis and ordered an expedited hearing.
- Boelter pleaded guilty earlier this month and admitted that his June 14, 2025 attack killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
- Under the plea deal approved by the court, prosecutors will seek a recommendation of two consecutive life sentences followed by 40 years after the Justice Department declined to pursue the death penalty.
- Separate legal tracks remain active with Hennepin County pursuing state charges including two counts of first‑degree premeditated murder that can carry life without parole and the Hoffmans filing a civil suit alleging assault, battery, and emotional distress.
- Survivors continue to report long physical and emotional harm from the 43‑hour manhunt that led to Boelter's arrest, and the July hearing is likely to include victims' impact statements and shape next steps for the state and civil cases.