⚖️ The Gutter Report: Luigi Mangione Beats Two Terror Charges
Judge throws out major counts, but the fight ain’t over
The courtroom shook today when Judge Gregory Carro dismissed two of the heaviest charges stacked against Luigi Mangione.
Gone from the indictment are:
Murder in the first degree as an act of terrorism
Murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism
The judge said those counts were “legally insufficient.” Translation: prosecutors tried to stretch the terrorism statutes too far — and the defense caught the break.
But don’t let the headlines fool you. Mangione is still staring down:
Second-degree murder (intentional killing) on the state side.
A separate federal case connected to the same slaying.
This ain’t no walk-off win. The terrorism tags might be gone, but the murder charge sticks — and if convicted, Mangione still faces decades behind bars.
🧾 Why The Charges Were Dismissed
Judge Carro ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Mangione’s actions met the terrorism standard under New York law.
The terrorism statute requires evidence that a crime was committed with intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population. Prosecutors argued that Mangione’s hostility toward the health insurance industry, including UnitedHealthcare, was politically motivated.
But the judge decided that while Mangione may have expressed anger toward the industry, the evidence didn’t rise to the level of terrorism intent. Simply put: the case lacked the legal foundation to support calling this murder “terrorism.”
That’s why both terrorism-based counts got tossed, leaving only the traditional murder charge in place.
👀 Courtroom & Streetside Reactions
🧑⚖️ Stone-faced arrival — Mangione entered the courthouse shackled, showing no emotion as cameras flashed.
📢 “Free Luigi” chants — Outside, supporters showed up in themed outfits, holding protest signs demanding his release.
🚓 The walk — Surrounded by law enforcement, Mangione was transported through the halls under tight watch.
📄 Focused in court — Mangione sat silently at the defense table as his lawyer argued against the terrorism charges.
🔍 What This Means
The terrorism label is gone, lowering the maximum penalty under state law.
But the murder count still carries 25 years to life if convicted.
Meanwhile, the federal case continues, which could still bring even harsher consequences, including the death penalty.
This fight is far from finished — but today, Mangione walked away with a partial legal victory.
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