Luigi Mangione simply arrived in New York Metropolis after he waived extradition in Pennsylvania at this time, and was promptly slapped with a federal prison court docket grievance.

In line with the grievance filed by federal prosecutors within the Southern District of NY, Mangione is charged with homicide via use of a firearm, two stalking fees, and a firearms offense.

Mangione is awaiting his first look in federal court docket after the grievance was unsealed earlier this morning. Mangione stands accused of capturing and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Within the grievance, federal prosecutors allege Mangione traveled throughout state traces, from Atlanta to Manhattan, on a bus previous to the capturing. He is additionally accused of utilizing a cellular phone and the web “to plan and perform the stalking, capturing, and killing” of Thompson.

As we reported … Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has filed felony state fees for homicide with intent to “evoke terror” … in addition to different critical crimes.  A grand jury returned a indictment in opposition to Mangione earlier this week.

Karen Friedman Agnifilo — a outstanding protection legal professional in NY — launched an announcement after the report got here out … saying the feds’ resolution to pile on to the fees Mangione already confronted is very uncommon.

Whereas the loss of life penalty was abolished in New York again in 2007, it is nonetheless legally allowed on a federal degree … so, feds may pursue the tough punishment.

As you realize … Thompson was shot by a gunman a number of instances on December 4, and a statewide manhunt started for the shooter.