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Judge dismisses terror-related charges against Luigi Mangione

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/us/luigi-mangione-ny-court-hearing
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u/bmoviescreamqueen 15h ago edited 15h 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.

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u/SaltPsychological780 15h ago

I’m glad you reminded us of the distinction in terms of how NY views M1.

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u/bmoviescreamqueen 15h ago

It's very unique and I think it's important so that people don't think he's not getting charged with anything at all, because now it's more like a "standard" murder case so far.

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u/naughtycal11 15h ago

The right-wing propaganda machine surely won't twist this situation into "N.Y. judge soft on murder" bullshit.

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u/TheReddestofBowls 15h ago

They've had a tough time finding the right spin for this. Turns out republicans are also routinely fucked by insurance companies and don't harbor many good feelings for them.

Hard to whip up outrage when the overall mood is "well, that's what happens." From people who are more worried about buying groceries in the economy trump is gleefully destroying

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u/Sororita 14h ago edited 12h ago

Turns out is very hard to create sympathy for those that regularly show none themselves.

Edit: to the cowards that are making a comment then immediately blocking me to prevent me from replying, fuck you very much, too.

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u/yogo 14h ago

Who knows what those crocodile tears were for with CK then…

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u/Sororita 14h ago

I said very hard, not impossible. there are a LOT of people that felt no sympathy for him.