Breaking news: Minnesota suspect faces federal murder charges
The charges could subject him to the death penalty.
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June 16, 2025, 12:31 p.m. ET

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Minnesota Shootings Suspect Faces Federal Murder Charges

The charges against the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another could allow for the death penalty.

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