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Mangione’s Double Jeopardy Battle | Rochester News
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial has been indefinitely postponed after he pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — a move his lawyers argue violates double jeopardy, calling him a “pawn” in a bid to prevent dual prosecutions. While federal prosecutors seek life behind bars, Mangione insists he’s innocent in the state case, which also carries a life sentence. The Manhattan DA vows to fight for the state trial to proceed, arguing New York law allows multiple charges when conduct crosses state lines — a key point as Mangione’s federal…
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