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The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York that sparked fierce debate about the industry pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including "terrorist" murder.

Monday's hearing came after Mangione, 26, appeared in a New York court last week to face federal charges also including murder following his dramatic extradition by plane and helicopter from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant. The suspect is charged in both state and federal court in the December 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson.

People demonstrating against the industry gathered outside court Monday brandishing banners reading "free Luigi" and "innocent until proven guilty."

If convicted in the state case, Mangione could face life imprisonment with no parole. In the federal case, he could technically face the death penalty.

Mangioni's attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo has previously sought clarity on how simultaneous federal and state charges would work, calling the situation "highly unusual."

Agnifilo raised concerns on Monday that Mangione could not receive a fair trial, and questioned why New York mayor Eric Adams had been present when Mangione was brought off a police helicopter at a Manhattan helipad last week. Aginifilo told local media Monday that officials "are treating him like he is like some sort of political fodder." She said the sight of Mangione flanked by rifle-wielding tactical officers during the final stage of his extradition that was widely broadcast was "utterly political."

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I don't think its insane.

If half of a grand jury is enough to acquit, then you are basically doing a coin toss to see if someone like Dylan Roof gets to walk free.

Trials require uanimous jury verdict to make sure the verdict is as correct as they can be

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

it seems weird that the state can keep trying until they get the answer they want. Why is that protection only available later?

It wouldn't be a coin toss - the odds are heavily slanted in favor of the prosecutor. The defense has no role.

Also does this mean that those times cops didn't get indicted, the state could have tried again?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Also does this mean that those times cops didn’t get indicted, the state could have tried again?

Oh yes they could.

But remeber how 90% of the cops who murder people never even get an investigation. Yea, they don't give a shit.

it seems weird that the state can keep trying until they get the answer they want. Why is that protection only available later?

Oh, wanna know something funnier.

If Luigi gets a hung jury, its a mistrial, whivh doesn't count against double jeopardy clause, so the prosecution can try again. And each hung jury is also another chance to try again.

Oh even if he gets acquitted on state charges, the federal government can still prosecute on any federal offences he may have committed.

And that hung jury shenaigan still can happen over and over again.

Like 11 says not guilty, 1 says guilty, bam hung jury. That's how it works, like it or not.

(Unrelated, but wanna know more shenanigans? The USCIS can see all arrests, even those not resulting in conviction, and they can see all interactions with the law, even sealed, expunged, or pardoned cases. You heard that right, ALL of them! They can even see any juvenile records with the last 5 years.

Shenanigans... shenanigans...)