"Prosecutors charged Mangione with first-degree murder (in furtherance of an act of terrorism) and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, arguing that his alleged actions in midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024, intimidated or coerced employees of UnitedHealthcare. But Carro wrote that their evidence was "legally insufficient" to charge Mangione with terrorism, since New York state defines terrorism as an act against multiple civilians, not a single individual. However, Mangione still remains eligible for the death penalty in his federal trial."
"The remaining state charges include: another second-degree murder charge, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, four counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree."
"Mangione has continued to plead not guilty to all charges, including the four additional federal charges: murder through the use of a firearm, firearms offense and two counts of stalking. "We respect the Court's decision and will proceed on the remaining nine counts, including Murder in the Second Degree," the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Mangione's attorneys not only wanted the state charges dropped, but also for evidence collected during his December"
Luigi Mangione appeared in court for the first time in five months and Judge Gregory Carro dismissed the two terrorism-related state charges. The judge found the prosecution's evidence legally insufficient because New York defines terrorism as actions against multiple civilians rather than a single individual. Multiple state charges remain, including additional murder and numerous weapons-possession counts along with a forged-instrument charge. Mangione continues to plead not guilty to all state and federal counts. Federal prosecutors still could pursue capital punishment in the federal trial. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said it will proceed on the remaining counts.
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