New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York 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. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum reports.

Sep 17, 2025 - 11:03
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York 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. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum reports.