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crime4 hours ago•33 min saved

Mangione Erupts in Court Over 'Double Jeopardy' as Trial Dates Leapfrog

In New York, Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, yelled in court after Manhattan Judge Gregory Carro set a state trial for June 8—leapfrogging an October federal trial—calling it 'double jeopardy by any common sense.' Mangione and his lawyers criticized the scheduling while he remains in custody facing dual prosecutions; prosecutors previously indicated he could avoid the death penalty after a major charge was dropped.

via Yahoo|

#brian-thompson #crime #double-jeopardy

law-and-politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Constitutionality of Oregon's New Gun Laws Put to the Test in State Trial"

A six-day state trial has begun in Oregon to determine the constitutionality of new gun laws that ban high-capacity magazines and require background checks and permits to purchase firearms. The laws, passed by a narrow margin in November 2022, have faced legal challenges in both federal and state courts. The state trial differs from the federal trial in its focus on the interpretation of the Oregon Constitution, which allows the state more leeway in regulating firearms. The judge in the state trial has limited the scope to the constitutionality of the law as written, excluding questions about future implementation. The ruling is likely to be appealed, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|

#constitutional-challenge #gun-laws #law-and-politics