Boelter's Death Penalty Hearing, Hoffmans Sue

0:00Vance Bolter, the man accused of targeting Minnesota lawmakers in a shooting spree last June, showed up in federal court Friday for a status check. Prosecutors are weighing whether to push for the death penalty and the judge ain't happy about the delay. Meanwhile, the Hoffman family just filed a civil lawsuit against him, seeking big damages for their injuries. At the 10 a.m. hearing, Bolter's defense team said they're moving forward with evidence review. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen promised the death penalty update within days heading to higher-ups for approval now that there's an acting attorney general in place. The Hoffman State Senator John, his wife Avet, and daughter Hope, described lives turned upside down by the attack. John lost full use of his left arm after nine shots. Avet battles ongoing weakness from aid bullets and Hope deals with deep trauma from helping. Her parents, their suit hits Bolter with charges like assault and stalking, asking for max damages over $50,000.

1:00This all stems from June 14th when Bolter, dressed as a cop, allegedly killed state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Markat, home, then shot the Hoffmans. He had a hit list of lawmakers, targeted another like Ann Rest, but got nabbed two days later after a massive manhunt near his place. Many prosecutors are geared up for their case right away, promising life without parole on conviction while the federal side drags toward Labor Day. Or later, the fight for justice keeps rolling for these families. That's your California News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.