UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect could see most serious charge downgraded: defense attorney

Evidence collected in case includes Luigi Mangione's manifesto, 3D-printed gun, suppressor, fingerprints

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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione’s "only viable chance" of success in his murder case is "some type of psychiatric defense," according to New York-based attorney Daniel Gotlin.

Gotlin, of Gotlin & Jaffe, successfully tried a mental health defense in 2014 while representing a man accused of fatally stabbing his mother.

"My guess is they should try some kind of psychiatric defense where it mitigates his intent to do this in the hopes that instead of getting convicted of murder, he gets convicted of manslaughter," he told Fox News Digital. "Even if he gets the maximum, which is eight to 24 years ... he could still get out. You know, you may spend 15, 16 to 18 years in, but at least one day you're going to get out."

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday announced that a grand jury indicted Mangione on one count of first-degree murder, in furtherance of terrorism; two counts of second-degree murder; two counts of second-degree criminal weapons possession; four counts of third-degree criminal weapons possession; one count of fourth-degree criminal weapons possession; and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Read more and see video here.

Oh My Word...That's What Biden Said About the Drone Crisis

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It’s been days since social media was frantic about mysterious drones flying over the skies of New Jersey. These aerials have now infiltrated the airspaces of other states—they shut down a US Air Force base in Ohio this week. Many theories exist because the Biden administration refuses to address the concerns adequately. New Jersey mayors are livid over the lack of response to the drone crisis. In a conference call with the Biden White House, one mayor alleged an unidentified drone the size of a vehicle hummed over their house.

Now, after his national security team has glossed over some reports and added that there’s nothing to fear, Biden has delivered remarks about the situation. First, it makes no sense. Second, could you imagine if this man had another four years in office? He’s cooked.

The ousted and outgoing president said there’s nothing nefarious and that there are a lot of drones out there.

 “I think one started, and they all got - everybody wanted to get in their deal,” he said.

Deal? What is this Mars Attacks?