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The ambiance of his prison cell leaves something to be desired, alleged killer Vance Luther Boelter told a court on Thursday.
Boelter is accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 14. He is also charged with having shot Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, about 90 minutes before the second crime, according to Fox News.
The shooter was allegedly dressed as a police officer and drove a car that was made to look like a law enforcement vehicle.
During Thursday’s hearing, Judge Douglas Micko set bail for the suspect at $5 million, according to the St. Cloud Times.
Boelter said he could not make that high of an amount.
“I’m looking forward to court and I’m looking forward to the truth and facts of the 14th to come before you,” he said.
“I think Minnesotans want to know what’s going on,” he added.
That drew a response from U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson: “As I said a couple weeks ago, this isn’t just a murder case, it’s a political assassination.” --->READ MORE HERE
The Brief
- In an appearance in St. Paul federal court on Friday, Vance Boelter's defense team complained about conditions at the
- Sherburne County Jail. Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott issued a statement Friday afternoon, blasting Boelter. "He's not in a hotel, he's in jail."
- Boelter is the alleged gunman in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses earlier this month.
Vance Boelter, the alleged gunman in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses earlier this month, appeared in St. Paul federal court Friday.
What we know: During his court appearance, Boelter told the judge while wearing a green suicide prevention vest, "Your honor, I haven’t really slept in 12-14 days. I am not suicidal now… never been suicidal."
Boelter’s defense team also says he’s being held under "horrible conditions," with lights on 24/7, a mat with no pillow to sleep on and constantly slamming doors.
Sherburne County Sheriff responds
Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott had plenty to say about Boelter’s comments:
What they're saying: "On a day when hundreds of grieving Minnesotans waited in long lines to pay their respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman, it’s offensive and disgusting that the man accused of assassinating them stood before a federal judge and painted himself the victim.
"Claims made in court that deplorable jail conditions have prevented the alleged assassin from getting any sleep, and therefore require a continuance in the criminal case against him, are absurd. --->READ MORE HERE
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