CEO killer charged with terrorism and murder


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Luigi Mangione now faces upgraded charges in New York, including murder as an act of terrorism, following a grand jury indictment announced on Tuesday.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg revealed that Mangione, 26, has been charged with 11 counts, including first-degree murder and murder as a crime of terrorism. If found guilty of all charges, Mangione would receive a mandatory life sentence without parole eligibility.

The charges stem from the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with prosecutors working to transfer Mangione from his current detention in a Pennsylvania jail to New York for trial.

During a press conference, Bragg emphasized that Thompson’s death “was a killing that was intended to evoke terror,” as investigators continue to uncover new information about Mangione’s recent history.

While Mangione was previously charged with murder for the December 4 killing of Thompson, the terrorism component represents a new development in the case.

“It occurred in one of the most bustling parts of our city, threatened the safety of local residents and tourists alike, commuters and businesspeople just starting out on their day,” Bragg stated at the news conference, describing the incident as “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation.”

When approached for comment, Mangione’s New York attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, declined to make any statements.

The shooting occurred as Thompson, 50, was walking to attend a UnitedHealthcare investor conference at a nearby hotel. UnitedHealthcare, headquartered in Minnesota, holds the position of largest medical insurer in the United States.

Bragg noted that Mangione is scheduled for two court appearances in Pennsylvania on Thursday, including an extradition hearing.

 

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