The 26-year-old Ivy League grad charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk this month has been indicted by a grand jury in the case, the district attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Luigi Mangione is accused of first-degree murder, in furtherance of terrorism; second-degree murder, one count of which is charged as killing as an act of terrorism;…
  • WindyRebel@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    Under New York law, such a [terrorism] charge can be brought when an alleged crime is “intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population

    They may be a “person”, but they’re a private company/entity - not “the public”. So we’re clear here.

    influence the policies of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion and affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping.

    Wasn’t a government company. So we’re clear here.

    Alright, boys. Nothing wrong - let’s pack it up!