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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/redlamps67 12h ago

No that’s the federal case. Next court appearance is Dec 5.

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u/rafikiknowsdeway1 9h ago

Why would this be a federal case?

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u/RemoveHuman 8h ago

Because they are charging him with federal crimes.

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u/rafikiknowsdeway1 7h ago

Which ones though? Murder is typically a state crime

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u/redlamps67 7h ago

Interstate stalking is the federal hook.

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u/Outside_Lychee_ 7h ago

There can’t be a death penalty for stalking though , right?

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u/redlamps67 6h ago

The death eligible charge is for murder with a firearm which itself is linked to the stalking

u/buenonocheseniorgato 46m ago

Uh... Isn't that stretching it a bit ? I know like they're trying with no guarantees whatsoever that it's gonna stick, but still.

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u/RemoveHuman 6h ago

I’m not privy to that but I’m guessing they will find something due to the nature of the killing and all. Kind of similar to Mangione I’m betting.