A New York judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson but upheld second-degree murder charges. Mangione's lawyers argued double jeopardy, but the judge disagreed. Mangione, a 27-year-old Ivy League graduate, has gained a following for his anti-health insurance stance. The judge noted that while the killing was not ordinary, it did not meet the legal definition of terrorism. Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for December 1. Mangione has pleaded not guilty and faces both state and federal charges, with the federal case seeking the death penalty. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)