Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(128,726 posts)

16. Minnesota doesn't either, but some federal crimes provide for it.

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 12:06 PM

Jun 2025

He'll likely get life without parole on the state charges, and might be able to plead to that on whatever federal charges.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Here's my take. The DOJ's case against the Minnesota shooter will go first- [View all] rzemanfl Jun 2025 OP

He Will Get Off Deep State Witch Jun 2025 #1

I don't think that will happen. The federal statute says Ocelot II Jun 2025 #2

They are saying on the news that the DOJ is charging him with murder. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #4

That would lose him more votes than gain. efhmc Jun 2025 #5

Do you think TSF gives a flying fuck about votes? rzemanfl Jun 2025 #7

He'll get convicted, although some MAGA rubes will cheer him. Silent Type Jun 2025 #3

The Trump DOJ appears to be charging him, rzemanfl Jun 2025 #6

Doubt they'll have any trouble coming up with charges for this guy. Silent Type Jun 2025 #11

I am from Wisconsin which has never had a death penalty. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #14

Minnesota doesn't either, but some federal crimes provide for it. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #16

I lost my train of thought on the death penalty comment. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #17

Thank you! Of course, Roe v. Wade was precedent too. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #9

The Separate Sovereigns principle applies NutmegYankee Jun 2025 #13