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Luigi Mangione's Defense Seeks Dismissal of State Murder and Terrorism Charges

Defense attorneys argue for the dismissal of murder, terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, citing violations of constitutional rights and double jeopardy concerns.


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Luigi Mangione's legal team filed a motion in New York Supreme Court arguing for the dismissal of state murder and terrorism charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His attorneys claim that the terrorism charges lack factual support and assert that evidence obtained from a warrantless search of his backpack, which contained a firearm and a manifesto, should be suppressed. Additionally, they argue that concurrent prosecutions in state and federal courts violate double jeopardy principles. A ruling on the dismissal request is set for June 26.

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Mangione's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the New York state murder charges, arguing that the cases against him amount to double jeopardy as he faces multiple charges in different jurisdictions.

The defense asserts that evidence obtained during his arrest, including a firearm and notebook, should be suppressed due to lack of a warrant and because Miranda rights were not provided.

Critics highlight the prosecution's framing of the murder as politically motivated, questioning the integrity of such a characterization and the evidence supporting it.

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