Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December, saw two state terrorism charges dismissed Tuesday during a pre-trial hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court, according to CBS New York.
Judge Gregory Carro ruled the charges “legally insufficient,” writing there was no evidence Mangione intended to terrorize the public or coordinate with organized groups. Prosecutors had argued the attack was meant to send a political message, but the judge said the killing was a targeted crime, not terrorism under New York law.
Luigi Mangione Has 2 Charges Dropped During First Court Appearance in Months https://t.co/j9biTWtl0Q
— People (@people) September 16, 2025
Mangione still faces second-degree murder and eight weapons charges in state court, in addition to federal charges that could bring the death penalty. He has pleaded not guilty.
A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in NY state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate. https://t.co/volXzfH173
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The defense is also seeking to suppress evidence taken from Mangione’s backpack and to block statements made after his arrest. Hearings are set to begin December 1.
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