Fact check: What is the current status of Vance Boelter's trial or sentencing?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, Vance Boelter is currently facing both federal and state charges but no trial date has been set. Boelter has pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges and faces six federal counts, including firearms offenses and stalking ^[1]. If convicted on federal charges, Boelter could face the death penalty ^[1].

At the state level, Boelter has been indicted by a Hennepin County grand jury on multiple charges including:

• Two counts of first-degree premeditated murder
• Four counts of attempted first-degree murder
• Felony cruelty to an animal ^[2]

Boelter is not expected to appear in state court until he is convicted of the federal charges ^[2]. The federal charges carry maximum penalties of up to life in prison or death ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal significant missing context about the nature of these charges. The sources indicate that Boelter is accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, as well as shooting John and Yvette Hoffman and attempting to shoot Hope Hoffman ^[3]. This context is crucial for understanding the severity and high-profile nature of the case.

The analyses also lack information about:

• Specific timeline for when trials might begin
• Details about plea negotiations or potential deals
• Current custody status or bail conditions
• Defense strategy or legal representation details

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains no apparent misinformation or bias - it is a straightforward factual inquiry about the current legal status of Vance Boelter's case. However, the question's framing suggests an expectation that trial or sentencing may have already occurred, when in fact no trial date has been set ^[1] and the case appears to be in early procedural stages with the defendant having only recently entered not guilty pleas to federal charges.