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EdmondDantes_

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17. Then change the law if you think by default the minimum sentence should be longer

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #10)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 03:27 PM

Sep 2025

Tacking on irrelevant additional charges that don't fit the case to get a longer sentence or to strong arm someone into taking a plea deal because life in prison is overwhelming, doesn't further justice. The goal of a criminal justice shouldn't be just to put people in prison for as long as possible in my opinion.

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Is the case against Luigi starting to fall apart? [View all] Justice Brandeis Sep 2025 OP

They seem to have strong evidence that he did it. Ocelot II Sep 2025 #1

No. Tommy Carcetti Sep 2025 #2

Agreed. Can't universally equate murder with no_hypocrisy Sep 2025 #3

No, but you seem to be on a first name basis with him. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #4

Thye've got the evidence to convict him. Maybe terrorism charges were too much, but he did it AND he killed someone Silent Type Sep 2025 #5

The knee-jerk over-charging bullshit is falling away. Iggo Sep 2025 #6

Would that it do so in all cases EdmondDantes_ Sep 2025 #9

No, because w/o the terrorism charges, he is only eligible for a 15-20 year sentence. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #10

Then change the law if you think by default the minimum sentence should be longer EdmondDantes_ Sep 2025 #17

LOL Patton French Sep 2025 #7

The terrorism charges were added so that Luigi could get a life sentence. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #8

No, this case was over-charged with crimes that the prosecution could not prove at trial LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #11

I think it's 20 years. NY does not have the death penalty. They wanted a life sentence. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #13

I could be wrong, but ... Dave says Sep 2025 #16

The video is pretty compelling n/t SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2025 #12

Federal terrorism charges still possible? (NT) GJGCA Sep 2025 #14

They never were possible! Federal only has International Terrorism. Even Timothy McVeigh and Boston Bomber LeftInTX Sep 2025 #18

No Kaleva Sep 2025 #15

Deadline Legal Blog-Why a New York state judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #19

No, but I think the terrorism charge could have blown up the trial. Renew Deal Sep 2025 #20