A state court hearing was held, marking the first such proceeding. Vance Boelter was involved in the hearing and made a notable request. He asked that a prominent figure be called to testify.

The individual Boelter requested to testify is a well-known public figure in Minnesota. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was the person Boelter wanted to testify.

Further details about the hearing and the request can be found in the Star Tribune, which reported on the unusual request made by Boelter.