US EditionNew York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
Judge Gregory Carro ruled that ideological motive alone does not meet New York's legal definition of terrorism; Mangione faces up to 25 years to life for second-degree murder.
- A New York judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, but allowed second-degree murder charges to remain, citing the lack of evidence for terrorism motives in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Judge Gregory Carro ruled that the murder was a targeted crime rather than an act of terrorism under New York law.
- Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty and faces both state and federal charges, including potential death penalty outcomes.
- Pre-Trial hearings are scheduled for December 1 regarding evidence suppression and potential double jeopardy claims.
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Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione Thrown Out
A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges. Mangione's lawyers argued that the New York case and a parallel federal death-penalty prosecution amounted to double jeopardy, reports...
Luigi Mangione Court Update: 2 Charges Dropped – What This Means for Him | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
There’s a huge update in Luigi Mangione‘s ongoing court cases. The 27-year-old, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, just had two charges dropped. Keep reading to find out more… Judge Gregory Carro dismissed two murder charges related to acts of terrorism on Tuesday (September 16). The reason is because he said the evidence presented to the grand jury wasn’t strong enough to support a terrorism charge. “While the defe…
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