Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO case, charged with murder

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Luigi Mangione, the man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to fight extradition to New York where he has been charged with murder.Speaking with reporters on Tuesday evening, following a court appearance earlier that afternoon, defence lawyer Thomas Dickey said he had advised his client Mangione to not waive extradition and to plead not guilty to charges he faces in Pennsylvania and New York.“I haven’t seen any evidence that says he’s the shooter,” he said. “The fundamental concept of American justice is a presumption of innocence until you’re proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, and I’ve seen zero evidence at this point.”Prior to Tuesday’s hearing, video showed Mangione in an orange jumpsuit as he was led into the court building.

As he walked he spun toward reporters and, according to The Associated Press, shouted something partly unintelligible referring to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” as deputies pushed him inside.Dickey said he has requested an additional hearing on the extradition request. Mangione’s next court appearance on the Pennsylvania charges is scheduled for Dec.

23, according to an online court calendar.According to the Associated Press, an online court docket showed Mangione has been charged with murder in New York, which was filed late Monday evening. However, that docket was no longer publicly available Tuesday, and Dickey said he’s not aware of any charges out of New York.Mangione was denied bail at his initial court appearance Monday evening after prosecutors raised concerns about public safety and a potential flight risk.He is being held in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested after authorities said a McDonald’s