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In the News: Rachel Moran on State Charges Against Vance Boelter
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV about why Minnesota prosecutors are pursuing state charges against Vance Boelter despite his federal conviction and life sentence for the 2025 attacks on state lawmakers. Moran explained how a state conviction could provide additional legal protections if the federal…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Sentencing in the Boelter Case
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and former state and federal prosecutor, spoke with KARE 11 and WCCO Radio ahead of the federal sentencing of Vance Boelter in the 2025 shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their families. Osler discussed the significance of the expected sentence and what it… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Boelter Guilty Plea
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV about the legal implications of Vance Boelter’s guilty plea in the federal case stemming from the murders of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.… -
In the News: Nicole Kettwick on Vance Boelter Trial
In the NewsNicole Kettwick, University of St. Thomas School of Law adjunct faculty member, spoke to WCCO-TV about the complexities of bringing Vance Boelter to trial. From the interview: Vance Boelter, the man charged in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, pleaded not guilty in federal court last week. Nicole Kettwick, an adjunct professor at the University of… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Trial of Assassination Suspect
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to KSTP on recent developments in the case of the killing of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. A judge decided that assassination suspect Vance Boelter will remain in custody after making accusations of mistreatment by law enforcement. From the story: Boelter told… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Capital Punishment
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to WCCO-TV about the possibility of the death penalty being used in Minnesota. A 114-year-old ban still holds; however, recent crimes have raised questions about federal prosecutors pursuing the punishment in Minnesota. From the story: The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on State vs. Federal Prosecution of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke to KSTP regarding Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s request to prosecute Vance Boelter in state court before federal prosecutors pursue their case. From the story: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to prosecute the case against Vance Boelter before the U.S. Attorney’s Office does,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Potential Sentencing of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to The Associated Press regarding the potential sentencing of Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another. From the story: (Boelter) could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Tension Surrounding State Trooper Ryan Londregan Court Case
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about emotions and attention surrounding the pending trial of state trooper Ryan Londregan following the killing of Ricky Cobb II. From the story: Voices filled with emotion echoed across the Hennepin County Government Center Monday morning as family… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Investigation Into Fatal Shooting by Minnesota State Trooper
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II and Minnesota State Patrol employees’ refusal to cooperate in the investigation. From the story: As for Moriarty’s decision to share her feelings about the investigation, a law professor with the University…