Explained: Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance

Vance Boelter is serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges

personal injury lawsuit

A civil lawsuit seeking damages for harm suffered, filed by Hoffman and his family against Boelter

impersonating a police officer

One of the state charges Boelter faces, related to posing as law enforcement during the attacks

mandatory life without parole

The sentence Boelter could face if convicted of state charges, with no possibility of release