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Luigi Mangione is preparing to plead not guilty in his state murder trial, arguing he was under extreme emotional disturbance when he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — a defense that could reduce his charge from murder to manslaughter, slashing his potential sentence from life to 25 years. But it’s not a free pass: the jury must believe his mental state overwhelmed his self-control, had a rational basis in his mind, and directly influenced his actions. The judge has approved the defense, which remains sealed, and prosecutors are pushing to evaluate Mangione themselves — possibly moving him to Rikers Island — ahead of jury selection on September 8. His federal trial, including stalking charges, is set for October 13.

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