The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and injuring a state senator and his wife pleaded not guilty in federal court on Thursday.

Vance Boelter , 58, was indicted on July 15 on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations.

The murder charges could make him eligible for the federal death penalty, though prosecutors say that decision won’t be made for months.

One of Boelter’s lawyers entered his not guilty plea on his behalf. The accused was present in the courtroom and wore an orange sweatshirt and yellow pants, according to The Associated Press.

He spoke only to affirm that he understood the charges and thanked the judge.

When Boelter was arraigned on June 16, prosecutors released a letter they say he wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel admitting

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