Luigi Mangione simply arrived in New York Metropolis after he waived extradition in Pennsylvania in the present day, and was promptly slapped with a federal legal courtroom grievance.
In response to the grievance filed by federal prosecutors within the Southern District of NY, Mangione is charged with homicide by way of use of a firearm, two stalking fees, 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 traces, 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 fees for homicide with intent to “evoke terror” … in addition to different severe crimes. A grand jury returned a indictment towards Mangione earlier this week.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo — a outstanding protection lawyer in NY — launched an announcement after the report got here out … saying the feds’ choice to pile on to the costs Mangione already confronted is very uncommon.
Whereas the dying penalty was abolished in New York again in 2007, it is nonetheless legally allowed on a federal stage … so, feds might pursue the cruel punishment.
As you recognize … Thompson was shot by a gunman a number of occasions 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.
