Luigi Mangione, 26, has pleaded not guilty to federal murder and stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in December. During his arraignment in New York Federal Court, Mangione appeared in prison attire and was accompanied by his lawyers, with federal prosecutors indicating they will seek the death penalty. Supporters rallied outside the courthouse, while a state trial is set to proceed before the federal trial, where the death penalty is not applicable.
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Foreign criminals set to be deported straight after sentencing under new law
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new law allowing immediate deportation of foreign criminals upon receiving a custodial sentence, aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Currently, foreign offenders make up about 12% of the prison population, and the legislation will expedite their deportation process significantly, potentially saving taxpayers money. Want More Context? 🔎
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