## Luigi Mangione retains high-powered New York attorney as he faces second-degree murder charge

Authored by cnn.com

Luigi Mangione has retained a high-powered New York attorney to represent him as he faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, CNN has learned.

“She’s got as much experience as any human being, especially in the state court,” one longtime New York prosecutor told CNN.

The fingerprint and firearms disclosures come as authorities dig into Mangione, who remains in custody in Pennsylvania on gun-related charges as he fights extradition to New York.

As of Friday, however, there were indications Mangione “may waive” his extradition next week, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing December 10, 2024 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said his office is prepared “to do what’s necessary” to get Mangione back to New York.

Dickey has denied his client’s involvement in the killing in New York and anticipates he will plead not guilty there to the murder charge, among other counts. »

### AOC on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: People see denied claims as ‘act of violence’

Authored by nj.com

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded to the public’s reaction to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO by highlighting the issues people have with the health insurance industry.

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan last Wednesday.

Ocasio-Cortez explained why the public reacted this way to CBS News on Thursday while also condemning the killing of Thompson. »

### Anonymous donor prepays $3,800 worth of coffee for protesters

Authored by koreatimes.co.kr

An anonymous donor prepaid 5 million won ($3,800) for coffee at a cafe near the National Assembly to support participants of the candlelit protests calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal from office over his martial law declaration last week.

The author wrote, “A man in his 50s prepaid for about 1,200 cups of coffee worth 5 million won for candlelight protesters.

The participating cafe is Paris Baguette near KBS Yeouido, and the code to claim the coffee is ‘Kim Min-joo.’”. »

### These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board

Authored by cbc.ca

Although they didn't specify the airline responsible in their statement, the post included a hashtag for Air Canada and also tagged Air Canada's account.

The cello in question is more than 300 years old, constructed around 1700 by famous Venetian luthier Matteo Goffriller.

According to a short film about the instrument, it's worth more than three million euros, or about $4.5 million Cdn. »

### Images appear to show Russia dismantling military equipment in Syria

Authored by nbcnews.com

At Hmeimim, two An-124 heavy transport aircraft were observed on the airfield with their nose cones raised, ready to load equipment.

A separate video, posted by the prominent Russian military-themed Telegram channel "Military Informer," purportedly showed a Russian military column crossing through Kurdish-controlled territories in Syria.

Russian military vehicles and artillery guns at the Russian airbase at Qamishli Airport in northeastern Syria on Thursday. »

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