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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
A man was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically injuring two other lawmakers. The attacker, who pleaded guilty, admitted to stalking targets and disguising as a police officer before the attacks. Victims and families described lasting trauma and anger over the lack of a death penalty.
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