ABC News - Lawyer for Luigi Mangione, man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, addresses charges
In a recent statement, Thomas Dicki, the attorney for a suspect facing charges in Pennsylvania and New York, emphasized the importance of the presumption of innocence in the American justice system. He stated that he has not seen any evidence proving his client is the shooter, and therefore, his client should be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Dicki anticipates that his client will plead not guilty to charges related to possessing a ghost gun and fake IDs in Pennsylvania, as well as to murder charges expected from New York. Dicki, a private criminal defense attorney, was hired recently and was present at the suspect's extradition hearing. He believes his client is entitled to bail and expressed that the judge should have set it during the hearing. The suspect, arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, is reportedly handling the situation as well as possible.
Key Points:
- Attorney Thomas Dicki stresses the presumption of innocence for his client, citing a lack of evidence linking him to the shooting.
- The client is expected to plead not guilty to charges in both Pennsylvania (ghost gun and fake IDs) and New York (murder charges).
- Dicki, a private defense attorney, was hired recently and attended the extradition hearing, advocating for bail for his client.
- The suspect was arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania and is reportedly coping well with the situation.
- Dicki argues that the judge should have set bail during the extradition hearing.