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In reply to the discussion: Vance Boelter arrested near Green Isle home, sources tell ABC [View all]sinkingfeeling
(55,765 posts)16. Why is he only being charged with second degree murder (2) and second degree attempted murder (2)? Anybody up
on Minnesota law?
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If there are federal charges (maybe relating to firearms?) the state will still charge him
Ocelot II
Jun 16
#57
Was spending a few nights a week nearer to his work or nearer to looking for work. Something like that. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 15
#12
Why is he only being charged with second degree murder (2) and second degree attempted murder (2)? Anybody up
sinkingfeeling
Jun 15
#16
That's the way it's done. First-degree murder has to be charged by grand jury indictment,
Ocelot II
Jun 15
#19
My guess would be that they're going for the sure charges now, with the option to upgrade later as the case develops.
NBachers
Jun 15
#20
Photos, and presser with Gov Walz, and Wired's report of the lies on Musk's platform
ancianita
Jun 16
#62