Luigi Mangione's murder case takes huge twist as Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer joins defence team
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P Diddy's legal defence has been drafted in to defend murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. Thompson was shot dead outside of a Hilton Hotel in New York City earlier this month. On Thursday, Mangione arrived back in New York to be put on trial for the murder of Brian Thompson, having initially fled to Pennsylvania.
Currently, the charges Mangione face include one punishable by death. These include first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and federal charges including crimes of murder, stalking and weapons violations. During his 15 15 minute hearing, Mangione didn't request bail and will stay detained, according to the Associated Press. However he can request bail at a later date if he so wishes.
Federal charges against Mangione remain sealed by several people said the case would later be made public. A courtroom had been set aside in a Manhattan federal courthouse for Mangione's appearance in addition to an overflow courtroom where people can watch the proceeding on video should there be more people in attendance that can fit in the courtroom.
Magione was arrested in Pennsylvania five days after the shooting after he was spotted at a McDonald's restaurant. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a major Maryland real estate family was apprehended on December 9. He is understood to have left a trail of evidence including a Starbucks water bottle as well as an energy bar wrapper. A backpack like that worn during the shooting was also located in Central Park.
