HeyJaredThe Mangione Trial
Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione went viral. We explore why, and will bring you news updates on major developments in the case, from our BBC reporters. Mangione has been charged with killing health insurance chief executive Brian Thompson.
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Double jeopardy: Will Mangione avoid a New York trial? (opens the original)
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Luigi Mangione's federal guilty plea has triggered a new legal battle: can New York state still put him on trial? In this episode, Jordan Dunbar speaks to former assistant district attorney Gary Galperin and defence attorney Todd Spodek about the defence's attempt to dismiss the state case using New York's double jeopardy laws. They explain what Mangione admitted to in federal court, why his lawyers may have chosen this moment to plead guilty, and why legal experts disagree over whether the stat
'Pretty privilege': Is it real? (opens the original)
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Along with an update on the latest developments in the Mangione case, in this episode Jordan Dunbar explores the idea of "pretty privilege" and the role appearance may play in shaping public perception, media attention and even courtroom outcomes. Through interviews with a criminal defence attorney and BBC journalists, the episode examines whether attractiveness can influence how defendants are viewed by jurors and the public. The discussion unpacks first impressions, bias and decision-making, w
Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss (opens the original)
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Luigi Mangione appears in federal court to plead guilty to killing health insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Jordan Dunbar has the latest developments after a last minute hearing was called in New York. We find out more about at what happened in court, what the reaction has been and discuss what happens next. Mangione still faces charges at state level, so what impact does Mangione's change in plea mean for the upcoming state trial?
How a murder case fuelled a culture war (opens the original)
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Since the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the case against Luigi Mangione has become about more than just the evidence that will be tested in court. Across politics, social media and the news media, competing groups have sought to frame the story through their own lens, linking it to debates about left-wing violence, Antifa, healthcare, political extremism and public anger at powerful institutions. In this episode, BBC journalist and extremism expert Mike Wendling helps untangle
Brand new episodes launch ahead of trial (opens the original)
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Jordan Dunbar will be back with new episodes dropping from tomorrow leading up to trial, looking at issues surrounding the Luigi Mangione case.
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