Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
In a written ruling, Carro said that the allegations against Mangione did not meet the definition of terrorism under state law. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A judge in New York state has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stating there was insufficient evidence to justify the terrorism-related murder claims.
- Judge Gregory Carro ruled that a charge of second-degree murder against Mangione could stand.
- The dismissed first-degree murder charge would have carried a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, while the remaining second-degree murder charge carries a minimum sentence of 15 to 25 years.
- Mangione also faces federal murder charges, which could lead to the death penalty, and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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