Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter.
    • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      il y a 1 jour

      He was facing that regardless. With virtually zero chance of being acquitted, no matter what the internet wants to think.

      By getting rid of the state case though, he stands a chance of getting the federal one overturned on appeal and being free, vs getting it overturned on appeal and then just going straight to state prison.

      • Atomic@sh.itjust.works
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        il y a 13 heures

        How can he get the case he pleaded guilty to overturned? Can you appeal a case in which you plead guilty?

        • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          il y a 12 heures

          There are certain elements that can be appealed. Like the sentence, any constitutional rights issues, etc.

          You can’t appeal the verdict, because it’s an admission of guilt. But there are plenty of other elements you can appeal.