Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty

Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty

The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty speaks during a news conference at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)