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[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Not at all surprising and it wouldn't have been any different under the last administration. From the whole "rule of law" perspective you can't really not go after somebody who committed premeditated murder on film just because his target was someone that people didn't like. What the jurors decide to do is a whole different can of worms (although if you ask me to make a prediction, I think they most likely find him guilty).

[–] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The previous administration probably wouldn't take on a random murder case just because the victim was rich.

[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

This was a high profile case that was all over the news for weeks. And frankly it looks like a slam dunk for the prosecution. The Biden Justice Department absolutely would've brought federal charges.

[–] RainbowHedgehog 5 points 1 day ago

Democrats and Republicans alike banded against Luigi. It’s Citizens United talking.

[–] donuts@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Can you imagine Merrick Garland saying this?

Luigi Mangione's murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America,"

"After careful consideration, I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump's agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again."

[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The first part? Abso-fucking-lutely.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago

Agreed. Biden LOVED bloodying his hands.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Shocked is a strange way to say excited

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee -4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The administration doesn't have anything to do with this.

[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 days ago

Not sure how you figure that. Trump is not exactly hands off with the Justice Department.