They charged him with terrorism because that’s the only way New York state can bring first-degree murder charges.
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Mangione’s notebook allegedly refers to the investor conference that Thompson was set to attend on the day of his killing. “This investor conference is a true windfall … and — most importantly — the message becomes self evident.” [emphasis mine]
They charged him with terrorism because that’s the only way New York state can bring first-degree murder charges.
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Well that’s quite a stupid law then.
It gets worse. If you kill a cop or judge they can also pin the first on you. The rest of us don’t count.