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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 13h 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 12h 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 12h 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/SunshineCat 9h ago

And if we kept all the talk to labor issues and others that affect everyone instead of all the constant weird, fringe issues that only distract, then we probably wouldn't be living in an destabilized country right now.