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Luigi Mangione has stunned the nation by pleading guilty to federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — no deal struck, no bargaining, just full admission of guilt. With an open plea, he’s handed his fate to a judge, accepting responsibility while his lawyers argue it could shield him from state charges thanks to double jeopardy laws. By waiving his right to trial, Mangione forfeits any chance to defend himself or confront witnesses — a risky move some attorneys see as a gamble for a potentially lighter sentence. But with no sentencing guarantee, the final punishment remains anyone’s guess — and it could still be life behind bars.

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