General Discussion

Why hasn't a terrorism charge been filed against Boelter?

A federal complaint filed on Monday against Boelter charged him with stalking and murdering Rep. Hortman and her husband and stalking and shooting Sen. Hoffman and his wife. A state complaint filed against Boelter charged him with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.

But prosecutors have not charged Boelter with terrorism, which is defined under federal law as an offense "that is calculated to influence or affect the conduct of government by intimidation or coercion, or to retaliate against government conduct."

"We brought the charges that we think are appropriate right now," Thompson said.

Thompson added that terrorism charges against Boelter have not been ruled out.

"I can't comment as to what other charges may or may not be brought," Thompson said