'Deny, defend, depose': Protests erupt outside New York city court over CEO killer Luigi Mangione's hearing

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CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty

Luigi Mangione, 26, pleaded not guilty to New York state charges, including murder as an act of terrorism, for fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson. (Photo: Agencies)

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UnitedHealthcare CEO killed

Brian Thompson, UnitedHealth Group's UnitedHealthcare CEO, was killed outside a Manhattan hotel hosting an investor conference on December 4, sparking widespread public attention. (Photo: Agencies)

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Life sentence possible

Mangione, arrested after a five-day manhunt, faces a life sentence without parole if convicted of the 11-count indictment in the state case. (Photo: Agencies)

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Manhunt ends in arrest

Authorities arrested Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's on December 9, transferring him to New York amid heavy security and media attention. (Photo: Agencies)

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Divided public sentiment

Public sentiment is divided, with some condemning the killing while others criticise healthcare companies, viewing Mangione as a folk hero for opposing steep healthcare costs. (Photo: Agencies)

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Right to fair trial

Lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo criticised the treatment of Mangione, claiming the spectacle and political rhetoric could undermine his right to a fair trial. (Photo: Agencies)

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Federal charges

Federal charges, including stalking and killing Thompson, could lead to the death penalty if pursued by US prosecutors, adding complexity to Mangione's dual cases. (Photo: Agencies)

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Hostility towards wealthy executives

A notebook allegedly found during Mangione’s arrest contained entries expressing hostility towards the health insurance industry and detailing plans to target wealthy executives. (Photo: Agencies)

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dual cases progress

State and federal cases against Mangione will proceed simultaneously, with discovery delays raising concerns about adequate trial preparation for the defence. (Photo: Agencies)

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'Deny, defend, depose'

Protesters outside the courthouse decried healthcare practices, holding signs such as "DENY, DEFEND, DEPOSE," echoing accusations of insurer tactics found written on shell casings. (Photo: Agencies)

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