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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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What happenedNEW YORK (AP) — In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione ‘s lawyers told a judge Thursday that he will no….
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Luigi Mangione’s lawyers reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense". The center frames it as "Luigi Mangione's attorneys say they are withdrawing psychiatric defense".
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Same-event confidenceMedium
6 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
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Left / center-leftLuigi Mangione’s lawyers reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterLuigi Mangione’s lawyers reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense
Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Bri...
Luigi Mangione withdraws plans to use psychiatric defense in state murder case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are withdrawing his psychiatric defense in the state murder trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, documents filed Thursday show
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws intention to invoke psychiatric defense
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Luigi Mangione's legal team on Thursday withdrew its intention to invoke a psychiatric defense in the state trial over the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
