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Mangione’s Trial on Hold Amid Double Jeopardy Battle | Albany News
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial has been indefinitely postponed after he pleaded guilty to federal charges in the killing of Brian Thompson — but a legal battle rages over whether he can be tried twice. His defense argues double jeopardy bars further prosecution, claiming the stalking and murder are one incident; prosecutors push back, insisting state charges involve distinct crimes and must proceed, especially as Mangione’s federal sentence isn’t final. The judge must now decide if a federal guilty plea shields him from state court — with both sides fiercely defending their positions…
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