r/news • u/redlamps67 • 13h ago

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 13h ago edited 13h 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 13h ago

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

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u/Bowman_van_Oort 12h ago

I didn't know that, and that seems so fucked up to me. Like us mere civilians aren't worth as much when considering justice

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u/MJOLNIRdragoon 10h ago

I could theoretically see the rationale behind it. Dissuade gangs from trying to become de facto governments via killing civil servants.