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 related to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson but maintained second-degree murder charges against him for the same incident.
- Judge Gregory Carro ruled that prosecutors did not present enough evidence to prove that Mangione intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population.
- Mangione, who pleaded not guilty, faces both state and federal charges, including a possible death penalty in federal court.
- The case has sparked protests against the health care industry, drawing attention to high-profile acts of violence and healthcare costs in the U.S.
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Judge tosses Luigi Mangione terrorism charges in US CEO killing
A New York state judge dismissed on Tuesday two terrorism-related counts against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, though the 27-year-old remains charged with second-degree murder and eight other criminal counts in the case. Justice Gregory Carro ruled that prosecutors had not presented enough evidence to the grand jury that Mangione acted with the intent to intimidate health insurance wo…
JUST IN: Charges Dropped Against CEO Shooter Luigi Mangione
State charges of terrorism have been dropped against Luigi Mangione, the suspect behind last year’s shooting of a healthcare CEO that captivated the nation during a four-day manhunt through Manhattan. Mangione walked into Manhattan Criminal Court shortly after 9:30 a.m., shackled and wearing a tan prison jumpsuit. He listened as a judge considered the government’s charges while members of the media packed the courtroom and supporters stood outsi…
Luigi Mangione: Terrorism charges dropped against alleged killer of healthcare boss
A New York state judge said the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson did not amount to a terrorist act - but said the 27-year-old suspect could be charged with second-degree murder.
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