Luigi Mangione simply arrived in New York Metropolis after he waived extradition in Pennsylvania right now, and was promptly slapped with a federal legal courtroom grievance.
In line with the grievance filed by federal prosecutors within the Southern District of NY, Mangione is charged with homicide by means of use of a firearm, two stalking prices, and a firearms offense.
Mangione is awaiting his first look in federal courtroom after the grievance was unsealed earlier this morning. Mangione stands accused of capturing and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Within the grievance, federal prosecutors allege Mangione traveled throughout state strains, from Atlanta to Manhattan, on a bus previous to the capturing. He is additionally accused of utilizing a cellphone and the web “to plan and perform the stalking, capturing, and killing” of Thompson.
As we reported … Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has filed felony state prices for homicide with intent to “evoke terror” … in addition to different critical crimes. A grand jury returned a indictment towards Mangione earlier this week.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo — a distinguished protection legal professional in NY — launched a press release after the report got here out … saying the feds’ resolution to pile on to the costs Mangione already confronted is extremely uncommon.
Whereas the dying penalty was abolished in New York again in 2007, it is nonetheless legally allowed on a federal degree … so, feds might pursue the cruel punishment.
As you already know … Thompson was shot by a gunman a number of instances on December 4, and a statewide manhunt started for the shooter.
Ultimately, Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania after a McDonald’s worker referred to as the cops. He was locked up in SCI Huntingdon — a correctional facility close to Altoona, PA.
