A man who killed Minnesota House lawmaker Melissa Hortman has been sentenced in Minneapolis to two life terms plus 40 years. The sentencing on Thursday followed the defendant's guilty plea for the murder.
During the court proceedings, friends and family of the late lawmaker spoke about the enduring fear, trauma, and loss caused by the crime. Loved ones emphasized that despite the fatal attack, the defendant failed to eliminate Hortman's political and personal legacy.
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