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Luigi Mangione’s Pre-Trial Showdown | Bend News
Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces a pivotal pre-trial hearing in Manhattan as jury selection looms—public access is guaranteed amid expected crowds. Prosecutors allege an assassination-style murder in December 2024; Mangione remains not guilty in both state and federal cases, with potential life imprisonment if convicted in state court. His defense dropped plans to argue extreme emotional disturbance, shifting focus away from manslaughter. Talks of a federal plea deal fizzled in June, with trial set for January 5th. Prosecutors warned they’d…
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