The two remaining attorneys on Vance Boelter's case say they don't anticipate any delays moving forward.
At a status hearing in federal court Friday, the attorneys told the judge the case is on track and thousands of photos, documents and other pieces of evidence have been turned over to the defense as required, despite diminished staffing within the Minneapolis U.S. Attorneys Office.
At least a dozen attorneys, possibly more, have left the office in protest in recent weeks over Trump administration demands, and retirements. It has left the Minnesota office of the Department of Justice in disarray, with even some cases being pitched due to a lack of prosecutors.
Boelter is charged in the killings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the shootings of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. There is also evidence Boelter targeted several other Democratic lawmakers in a "manifesto."
It's still unclear whether the prosecution will seek the death penalty, a decision that would be up to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Boelter's next status hearing is scheduled for April 17. A trial date has not yet been set. Boelter also faces state charges but the federal prosecution takes precedence.
