Summary
Supporters of Luigi Mangione gathered outside a New York court after a judge dropped terrorism charges against him. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December, is still facing other charges but has pleaded not guilty. An online fundraiser for his legal expenses has raised over $1.2 million.
Key Facts
- A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, who is still facing state and federal murder charges.
- Mangione pleaded not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Supporters celebrated the judge's decision outside Manhattan Criminal Court.
- An online fundraiser for Mangione's legal expenses has collected more than $1.2 million.
- Mangione remains in custody without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
- Supporter Abril Rios expressed happiness over the dropped charges but emphasized that violence is not condoned.
- Rios and others have been politically organizing and supporting Mangione through letters.
- Angela Melendez supports Mangione on grounds of constitutional rights, claiming police violated those rights during his arrest.
