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Vance Boelter’s defense seeks gag order for witnesses
Boelter’s lawyers say witness comments could taint the jury pool and undermine a fair trial in the state murder case.
- On Monday, Vance Boelter's defense team requested a gag order for the Hoffman family and other witnesses, arguing public comments could "increase the risk of tainting the jury pool" in the state case.
- Boelter previously pleaded guilty in federal court to the June 14, 2025, assassination of Melissa Hortman and Mark, and attempted assassinations of Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, and Hope.
- The request follows comments made on Friday, Sept. 25, by John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman after a hearing in Hennepl County District Court, where John Hoffman recounted a "gun was pulled in my face."
- Responding to the motion Monday, The Hoffmans asserted "The First Amendment does not disappear at the courthouse door," while Hennepin County prosecutors asked the judge to apply the gag order to all witnesses, including Boelter.
- With the state trial scheduled for Nov.
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