New York judge dismisses Luigi Mangione terrorism charges in huge legal win for alleged CEO shooter

A New York judge has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Gregory Carro ruled that murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, could not stand. Mangione still faces second-degree murder charges. Ivy League graduate Mangione appeared in court on Tuesday (16 September) for the first time since February. The hearing covered several issues, including whether the state or federal case should proceed first, and attempts...