Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition to New York, clearing the way for his transfer from Pennsylvania to face charges. The high-profile case has captured national attention, with Mangione facing both state and potential federal charges.
Mangione was indicted on an 11-count indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, including one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, one of which is charged as “killing as an act of terrorism.” If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
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The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Thompson in New York City earlier this month. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and member of a prominent Baltimore family, was arrested in Pennsylvania just days after the killing.
At a Thursday hearing in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Mangione formally waived his right to fight extradition, allowing New York authorities to take custody of him. He is expected to be transported to New York in the coming hours and could appear before a judge in New York City as early as today.
The case has sparked widespread attention, with some social media users glorifying Mangione, a trend that New York officials have strongly condemned.
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“This was a calculated act of violence, and we are committed to ensuring justice is served,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Federal authorities in the Southern District of New York are also expected to bring charges against Mangione, adding another layer to the legal proceedings.
Prosecutors have stated they will seek the maximum penalty under the law, citing the seriousness of the charges.
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