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By Sophie Clark
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Luigi Mangione's Pennsylvania attorney vowed to move forward with a "vigorous defense" after the murder suspect agreed to be moved to New York on Thursday.
Mangione waived his right to an extradition hearing during a court appearance at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He will be flown to New York to face murder charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Thomas Dickey, Mangione's attorney, confirmed that his client was being moved to New York and that he would remain his attorney in Pennsylvania.
"I arranged this proceeding today and we accomplished what we needed to do," he said. "We will move forward with a vigorous defense of these charges and my mood hasn't changed."
Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said after the hearing: "Because of the defendant's reversal today and decision to waive his preliminary hearing as well as his extradition, certainly we believe it's in the interests of justice to turn him over to the New York City police department and Manhattan district attorney's office, which we did.
"He is now in their custody. He will go forth with New York to await trial or prosecution for his homicide and related charges in New York. We intend to keep our case active and we intend to essentially revisit the case when the defendant is available for prosecution in Blair County."
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Why It Matters
Mangione, the chief suspect in Thompson's murder, was found in Pennsylvania. But since Thompson was killed in New York, Mangione will be tried there for homicide.
Mangione originally fought his extradition charges, but dropped that battle today.
It is currently unknown where he will be held, but it is likely he will be placed in Rikers Island jail.
What To Know
In New York, Mangione is charged with 11 counts including murder as a crime of terrorism and murder in the first degree.
In Pennsylvania, Mangione also faces charges for gun possession and carrying fake IDs. Mangione's trial in New York will proceed before his trial in Pennsylvania.
Asked at the news conference if he was aware of any planned federal charges against Mangione, DA Weeks said: "I have not spoken to any federal officials about Mr. Mangione absent casual conversation with a few FBI agents the Monday he was apprehended, and they certainly didn't discuss any of that with me."
What People Are Saying
Thomas Dickey, Mangione's attorney, said: "We will move forward with a vigorous defense."
Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks said: "Violence to make your point is never acceptable in our country, in our system of justice."
What Happens Next
Mangione's trial for homicide and related charges will proceed in New York, while his charges in Blair County will remain active until he is available to be prosecuted in Pennsylvania.
DA Weeks told reporters that Mangione's Pennsylvania trial will be assessed at "the appropriate time."
When Dickey was asked what is next for his case, he responded: "What's next for me is trying to find my car."
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