US EditionNew York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
- Judge Gregory Carro dismissed two state murder charges related to terrorism against Luigi Mangione on September 16, 2025, in a New York courtroom.
- The dismissal followed Carro's finding that evidence was insufficient to prove Mangione aimed to intimidate or coerce a civilian population as required for terrorism charges.
- Luigi Mangione, charged in connection with the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, still faces nine outstanding counts, including second-degree murder and several weapons-related charges.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office acknowledged the ruling and confirmed they will continue to pursue the nine remaining charges, while supporters outside the courthouse displayed signs reading 'Save Luigi.'
- Mangione's next hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2025, and he continues to plead not guilty amid a growing legal defense fund exceeding $1.3 million and widespread support.
324 Articles
324 Articles
Judge drops 'terror' charges against man accused of killing US insurance exec
NEW YORK: A US judge dropped two terror charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione but said the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive would still face trial for second-degree murder. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Judge drops terrorism charges for Luigi Mangione in Manhattan murder case
A New York judge dropped terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in the 2024 killing of health executive Brian Thompson, but he still faces second-degree murder and other charges in state and federal cases.
The Billings Gazette
York News-TimesJudge tosses terrorism charges for Mangione
NEW YORK — A New York judge threw out terrorism charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione, rejecting the Manhattan district attorney’s theory in a state case that the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “intended to evoke terror.”
U.S. District Judge Gregory Carro on Tuesday dismissed the two most serious charges against Luigi Mangione: first-degree murder as an act of terrorism and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism. Mangione faced them in the shooting death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
