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Luigi Mangione's Defense Files 'Extreme Emotional Disturbance' Motion in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Case

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Lorena O’Neil

4h ago· 5 min readenNews

Summary

Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan criminal court where his defense team filed a motion to pursue a psychiatric defense based on "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 250.10(1b) notice was unsealed by Judge Gregory Carro. Mangione was quiet throughout the brief hearing, holding a folder up in front of his face during photography. If successful, the defense would reduce the charge from murder to manslaughter.

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Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan criminal court on Wednesday, where Judge Gregory Carro unsealed Mangione's defense team's motion to potentially seek a 'psychiatric defense' on the basis of 'extreme emotional disturbance' at the time of the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mangione, who sat in between his lawyers and wore a dark blue suit, was quiet throughout the brief hearing and held a folder up in front of his face for most of the time photographers were allowed to take pictures.
The 250.10 (1b) notice that was unsealed refers to a 'notice of intent to proffer'
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers claim he was under “extreme emotional disturbance” when he shot Brian Thompson, which would bring the charge of manslaughter.

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