Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione is set to return to a New York City courtroom on Friday for a brief appearance in his state murder case.

Summary

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to appear in a New York courtroom Friday for a hearing on evidence exchange and a potential trial date.

He faces state murder charges with a terrorism enhancement, carrying a life sentence without parole.

Mangione also faces federal charges, including one with a potential death penalty, and separate charges in Pennsylvania. His defense claims political bias in the case.

In a statement, Mangione thanked supporters for their letters from across the country and the world.

  • Bronzebeard@lemm.eeEnglish
    271·
    5 months ago

    a group of persons or particular persons for political purposes

    A group such as healthcare CEOs, and the wealthy in general?

    Not that I think he did it. But terrorism doesn’t have to be directed at the public at large.

    • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      18·
      5 months ago

      New York state terrorism law is this:

      S 490.25 Crime of terrorism.

      1. A person is guilty of a crime of terrorism when, with intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping, he or she commits a specified offense.

      https://ypdcrime.com/penal.law/article490.php#p490.25