Did Luigi Mangione Just Outsmart Prosecutors?

Luigi Mangione’s unexpected guilty plea in federal court has thrown his upcoming New York state murder trial into limbo. After pleading guilty to federal stalking charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mangione’s admission leaves state prosecutors facing a steep battle over double jeopardy laws to keep their case alive.FOX News contributor and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunnojoins to discuss the legal strategy behind Mangione’s move, what it means for his federal sentencing, and the broader societal shift surrounding public support for high-profile violent acts.
Immigration enforcement remains a key concern for voters in Minnesota after ICE operations there saw two fatal shootings involving federal officers. That topic, along with fraud and affordability, is shaping the midterm races in the North Star State.Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joins FOX News’ Bill Meluginto discuss her platform and path to the Senate as she aims to be the first Republican elected in a statewide election there since 2006.

PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President ofExit Stage Left Advisorsand Host ofThe Red, White & Green Show.

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