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Staffer for Rep. Omar Downplays Mangione Killing as Guilty Plea Unfolds
politics1 month ago

Staffer for Rep. Omar Downplays Mangione Killing as Guilty Plea Unfolds

A staffer for Rep. Ilhan Omar downplayed Luigi Mangione’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges, including interstate stalking resulting in death. The report notes Mangione’s admission to shooting Thompson in Manhattan and his related charges, while Omar’s office did not respond to comment requests; the piece also highlights social-media backlash from both critics and fellow progressives.

Plea in Federal Case Jeopardizes Mangione’s Manhattan Murder Trial
crime1 month ago

Plea in Federal Case Jeopardizes Mangione’s Manhattan Murder Trial

Mangione pled guilty in a federal case charging interstate stalking and cyberstalking in the December 4, 2024 shooting that killed Brian Thompson, prompting defense to seek dismissal of the separate Manhattan murder case on double-jeopardy grounds. Prosecutors say they will continue in state court, and a briefing schedule (and possibly a hearing) will be set before jury selection; the outcome could effectively end the state trial.