NY - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in Midtown. #12 *Arrest*

[Teche]

A couple dozen members of the public were allowed into Friday’s hearing, including one wearing a “Free Luigi” scarf.

The killing also has sent shock waves through the corporate world, rattling executives who say they saw a spike in threats.

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/national-news/luigi-mangione-makes-first-court-appearance-since-arraignment-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-death/

The person wearing the scarf needed to remove it before entering the courtroom.

 

[detective.moon]

New photo shows maggot-infested food in MDC Brooklyn jail, where Diddy and Luigi Mangione are held

NEW YORK — A recent photo taken inside MDC Brooklyn, the federal jail that houses Luigi Mangione and Sean “Diddy” Combs, shows what looks to be a maggot-infested meal served to an inmate over the President’s Day weekend — evidence that a “serious sanitation issue that threatens the health of our...

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eek

 

[detective.moon]

Chelsea Manning Shows Up to Manhattan Courthouse to Support Luigi Mangione

Manning tells PEOPLE she is "exercising my Sixth Amendment right."

people.com

Famed whistleblower Chelsea Manning was one of more than 100 people who packed a Manhattan courtroom on Friday, Feb. 21, to support Luigi Mangione ahead of the accused murderer's hearing.

“I am here exercising my Sixth Amendment right," Manning tells PEOPLE in a courthouse interview. "I am a member of the N.Y.C. public here to witness our court proceedings.”

The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to a speedy and public trial.

 

[detective.moon]

Prosecutors drop charge against Lakeland woman accused of threatening insurance company rep

Briana Boston was accused of threatening an insurance rep with words found on shell casings after the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York.

eu.theledger.com

the charges against Briana Boston, the woman who said “delay, deny, depose” in a phone call with a health insurance representative, have been dropped

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Friedman Agnifilo questioned why Mangione is being held in the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn instead of a city jail.

"I thought you people were supposed to be working on it so we had custody," Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro asked Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Prevost and Zachary Kaplan. "The federal jurisdiction said that we would go first."

Kaplan noted that the defense lawyer agreed to have Mangione held in federal lockup.

"When they’re hanging the death penalty over your head, you have no choice but to consent," Friedman Agnifilo said.

Lawyer for alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione seeks to suppress weapon, 'manifesto' notebook evidence in case

Mangione stands charged in Manhattan Supreme Court and Manhattan Federal Court in the Dec. 4, 2024 killing of health care executive Brian Thompson outside the Midtown Hilton Hotel.

www.newsday.com

 

[stanerd]

I've wondered about the search of LM's belongings when he was arrested. Pardon my ignorance, but should a search warrant have been obtained before law enforcement went through his belongings or would LM presenting a fraudulent ID have been considered probable cause to allow the search? I may be wrong, but I'd imagine even police in the smallest towns are trained thoroughly on when searches are acceptable and when they're not.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Following the hearing, Mangione—who has pleaded not guilty on all counts—returned to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he will remain until his as-yet unscheduled trials. His next hearings for the New York charges have been scheduled for Thursday, June 26. He is also scheduled for a hearing in Pennsylvania on Monday, February 24, on weapons charges, but it's unclear if he will attend in person; the federal case against Mangione, which includes claims of stalking and murder, also has a hearing scheduled at New York's U.S. District Court on March 19.

Luigi Mangione Greeted By Cheers, Applause In First Court Appearance Since Murder Case Arraignment

Hundreds of supporters rallied as the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson arrived at Manhattan Criminal Court

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[acutename]

After a jury is seated and the trial begins, I hope that the court will prohibit clothing that demonstrates support for the accused.

usually you cannot wear clothing with printed messages in court IMO but the restrictions are not 100% clear- this is NY civil, not criminal court cited below. (Maybe the judge in this case thought that ignoring the spectator's scarf was less disruptive than removing some one from the court room.)



What do you wear to court in NYC?


Wear conservative clothing. T-shirts with curses, belly shirts, plunging necklines, sunglasses, and torn clothing are not appropriate. You do not have to buy new clothing for court, but remember it is a formal place and you want to be conservative and respectful.

Tips for Your Day in Court - NYCivil | NYCOURTS.GOV​

maybe the judge thought that ignoring the scarf was less disruptive than having a spectator removed.​

 

[LinasK]

usually you cannot wear clothing with printed messages in court IMO but the restrictions are not 100% clear- this is NY civil, not criminal court cited below. (Maybe the judge in this case thought that ignoring the spectator's scarf was less disruptive than removing some one from the court room.)



What do you wear to court in NYC?


Wear conservative clothing. T-shirts with curses, belly shirts, plunging necklines, sunglasses, and torn clothing are not appropriate. You do not have to buy new clothing for court, but remember it is a formal place and you want to be conservative and respectful.
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Tips for Your Day in Court - NYCivil | NYCOURTS.GOV​

maybe the judge thought that ignoring the scarf was less disruptive than having a spectator removed.​

How is that less disruptive? It's not just New York for which you should wear Conservative clothing to court. It's always been the norm. I sued my roommate in small claims court in San Diego in the early '80's and I knew to wear a Conservative grey suit. My roommate came in a flashy outfit, which didn't help her case. I went up against her brother, who was a lawyer (my lawyer brother advised me) and I still won.

 

[girlhasnoname]

@jruss_jruss

Luigi Mangione fan girls in effect on the packed 15th floor of the Manhattan Criminal courthouse.

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Around 1:40 PM, the Mangione supporters in the public line briefly erupt into cheering for the arrival of Manhione’s defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo. Audio clips of the cheering intermittently loops on reporters’ phones in the press queue.

Looks like there’s both green Super Mario Luigi outfits in the crowd, along with maroon sweater tributes to Mangione and Agnifilo’s matching outfits from the previous court appearance.

I will never understand the mentality of blind devotion and obsession by the fan girl/boy of a Defendant. It has happened since the beginning I guess. Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Night Stalker, Menedez Brothers, OJ Simpson and on and on. Plus, I'm shocked at how many lawyers of the client they are defending of these alleged murderers end up in personal relationships with them.

What puzzles me most is why LM is pleading Not Guilty? He said in his writings that he was making a stand against Capitalism "someone had to do it" for the greater good of the people. If you are so convicted by your beliefs and principals that you would murder an innocent man to make a point, why not just man up and plead Guilty?? I guess the romanticized Savior Complex verses the cold harsh reality of life in prison changed his belief system??

Funny how that worked. Not.

JMO

 

[Arkay]

I will never understand the mentality of blind devotion and obsession by the fan girl/boy of a Defendant. It has happened since the beginning I guess. Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Night Stalker, Menedez Brothers, OJ Simpson and on and on. Plus, I'm shocked at how many lawyers of the client they are defending of these alleged murderers end up in personal relationships with them.

What puzzles me most is why LM is pleading Not Guilty? He said in his writings that he was making a stand against Capitalism "someone had to do it" for the greater good of the people. If you are so convicted by your beliefs and principals that you would murder an innocent man to make a point, why not just man up and plead Guilty?? I guess the romanticized Savior Complex verses the cold harsh reality of life in prison changed his belief system??

Funny how that worked. Not.

JMO

Both excellent points, IMO.

This appears to me to be yet another example of hybristophilia, when women fall in love with murderers. In this case I think it’s further amplified by two things—- one is that his fan club can assure themselves that LM is a good dude fighting against the corrupt health care system and therefore is not a murderer at heart. (This also appeals to his male fans). The second is yes, they find him physically appealing.

O.J.Simpson is another another category, IMO, as he was super famous, already had a billion fans from football, movies and commercials, and they just couldn’t conceive of him as a double murderer. Plus the racial aspect factored in.

To your other point, @girlhasnoname, I absolutely agree, as well.

Since his manifesto made it crystal clear that he allegedly believed he was on a mission to rectify a grievous wrong, that he was the only one willing to do this, then stand behind it. I know he’s saying he’s NG because he believes he was in the right, but if you want to be a martyr for a cause, then accept your penalty for your so-called sacrifice.

JMO

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[pseudo_hum]

Both excellent points, IMO.

This appears to me to be yet another example of hybristophilia, when women fall in love with murderers. In this case I think it’s further amplified by two things—- one is that his fan club can assure themselves that LM is a good dude fighting against the corrupt health care system and therefore is not a murderer at heart. (This also appeals to his male fans). The second is yes, they find him physically appealing.

O.J.Simpson is another another category, IMO, as he was super famous, already had a billion fans from football, movies and commercials, and they just couldn’t conceive of him as a double murderer. Plus the racial aspect factored in.

To your other point, @girlhasnoname, I absolutely agree, as well.

Since his manifesto made it crystal clear that he allegedly believed he was on a mission to rectify a grievous wrong, that he was the only one willing to do this, then stand behind it. I know he’s saying he’s NG because he believes he was in the right, but if you want to be a martyr for a cause, then accept your penalty for your so-called sacrifice.

JMO

IMO, I think all involved on the defense side desire a trial. I believe LM wants his message to be in the media as long as possible.

 

[acutename]

How is that less disruptive? It's not just New York for which you should wear Conservative clothing to court. It's always been the norm. I sued my roommate in small claims court in San Diego in the early '80's and I knew to wear a Conservative grey suit. My roommate came in a flashy outfit, which didn't help her case. I went up against her brother, who was a lawyer (my lawyer brother advised me) and I still won.

How is that less disruptive?
having a bailiff remove some one could get the audience all up in arms. there is no jury at this point-just the attys and the judge, so maybe the judge just wanted to get on with the agenda. (all me hypothesizing- I have seen people removed from public meetings and while it is supposed to ensure order, sometimes it just gets more spectators upset and the person or persons being escorted out are touched, maybe argue, sit on the floor, need to be dragged out, etc.)

 

[LinasK]

I will never understand the mentality of blind devotion and obsession by the fan girl/boy of a Defendant. It has happened since the beginning I guess. Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Night Stalker, Menedez Brothers, OJ Simpson and on and on. Plus, I'm shocked at how many lawyers of the client they are defending of these alleged murderers end up in personal relationships with them.

What puzzles me most is why LM is pleading Not Guilty? He said in his writings that he was making a stand against Capitalism "someone had to do it" for the greater good of the people. If you are so convicted by your beliefs and principals that you would murder an innocent man to make a point, why not just man up and plead Guilty?? I guess the romanticized Savior Complex verses the cold harsh reality of life in prison changed his belief system??

Funny how that worked. Not.

JMO

Probably because he wants to testify and not accept blame. Use the witness stand to grandstand his cause. Heck, he may decide he's so smart he can represent himself in the future.

 

[JDG]

Luigi Mangione makes bizarre request of fans

Luigi Mangione, the alleged assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, has delivered a bizarre warning to his massive fan base about how cops are screening their communications.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Arkay]

Luigi Mangione makes bizarre request of fans

Luigi Mangione, the alleged assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, has delivered a bizarre warning to his massive fan base about how cops are screening their communications.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Ugh.

IMO this ashhole deserves his comeuppance as soon as possible. “No more than five photos please.” (I shudder to think of the nature of some of the photos he’s receiving).

He’s not a movie star. He is a lowdown murderer. End of.

IMO

 

[Sundog]

Luigi Mangione makes bizarre request of fans

Luigi Mangione, the alleged assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, has delivered a bizarre warning to his massive fan base about how cops are screening their communications.

www.dailymail.co.uk

IMO, his attorney is totally unprofessional for how she is handling this case in the public. They make a good pair.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

IMO, his attorney is totally unprofessional for how she is handling this case in the public. They make a good pair.

I agree. ETA: But there's something very off about all of this. The victim has been dehumanized, and the murderer glorified, even by his attorney. It's like a fantasy being played out by many, even those who should be held to high standards.

 

[Gemmie]

Just saw the headline below and it made me wonder if this is a copycat kind of crime of sorts. It targeted an insurance CEO, just not healthcare. It kind of feels like it might be a copycat crime because people can often get upset with workers comp insurance, feeling like the system is designed in favor of employers over the injured workers. This often leads to difficulties getting claims approved, benefit delays, and they sometimes feel they are being inadequately compensated, often due to aggressive tactics by insurance companies to minimize payouts.

All JMO...

Shots fired into Lake Oswego home of Oregon worker’s comp insurance CEO​

Shots fired into Lake Oswego home of Oregon worker’s comp insurance CEO

Nobody was injured in the shooting; a witness saw a person in black running from the scene.

www.oregonlive.com