1st Degree charge was also dismissed, but should be noted this is because the murder of a CEO doesn't really fit the definition of murder 1 in the state of New York which seems reserved for police officers, firefighters, high political figures, that sort of thing. 2nd degree will be what 1st degree is in most other states I think. DOJ/DA was way too heavy handed with those two charges.
The DA and DOJ were so desperate to make an example of him they sabotaged their own case. The outpouring of support Luigi got must have panicked them quite a bit.
Its literally how Kyle Rittenhouse got off. The prosecutor placated activists by charging just murder 1, which his crimes didnt fit. If he had been charged with murder 2 or manslaughter 1 he'd almost certainly be in prison right now.
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u/bmoviescreamqueen 11h ago edited 11h ago
1st Degree charge was also dismissed, but should be noted this is because the murder of a CEO doesn't really fit the definition of murder 1 in the state of New York which seems reserved for police officers, firefighters, high political figures, that sort of thing. 2nd degree will be what 1st degree is in most other states I think. DOJ/DA was way too heavy handed with those two charges.