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NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial. Luigi Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his plea. The Manhattan district attorney charged him last week with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism . Mangione's initial appearance in New York’s state trial court was preempted by federal prosecutors bringing their own charges over the shooting. The federal charges could carry the possibility of the death penalty, while the maximum sentence for the state charges is life in prison without parole. Prosecutors have said the two cases will proceed on parallel tracks , with the state charges expected to go to trial first. One of Mangione’s attorneys told a judge that government officials, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, have turned Mangione into a political pawn, robbing him of his rights as a defendant and tainting the jury pool. “I am very concerned about my client’s right to a fair trial,” said Karen Friedman Agnifilo. Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stood among a throng of heavily armed officers last Thursday when Mangione was flown to a Manhattan heliport and escorted up a pier after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Friedman Agnifilo said police turned Mangione’s return to New York into a choreographed spectacle. “He was on display for everyone to see in the biggest stage perp walk I’ve ever seen in my career. It was absolutely unnecessary,” she said. In a statement, Adams spokesperson Kayla Mamelak Altus said: “Critics can say all they want, but showing up to support our law enforcement and sending the message to New Yorkers that violence and vitriol have no place in our city is who Mayor Eric Adams is to his core.” “The cold-blooded assassination of Brian Thompson — a father of two — and the terror it infused on the streets of New York City for days has since been sickeningly glorified, shining a spotlight on the darkest corners of the internet,” Mamelak Altus said. Friedman Agnifilo also accused federal and state prosecutors of advancing conflicting legal theories, calling their approach confusing and highly unusual. “He is being treated like a human pingpong ball between warring jurisdictions here,” she said Monday. State trial court Judge Gregory Carro said he has little control over what happens outside the courtroom, but can guarantee Mangione will receive a fair trial. Authorities say Mangione gunned down Thompson as he was walking to an investor conference in midtown Manhattan on the morning of Dec 4. Mangione was arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s after a five-day search, carrying a gun that matched the one used in the shooting and a fake ID, police said. He also was carrying a notebook expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry and especially wealthy executives, according to federal prosecutors. At a news conference last week, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the application of the terrorism law reflected the severity of a “frightening, well-planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation.” “In its most basic terms, this was a killing that was intended to evoke terror,” he added. Mangione is being held in a Brooklyn federal jail alongside several other high-profile defendants, including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried. During his court appearance Monday, he smiled at times when talking with his attorneys and stretched his right hand after an officer removed his cuffs. Outside the courthouse, a few dozen supporters chanted, “Free Luigi,” over the blare of a trumpet. Natalie Monarrez, a 55-year-old Staten Island resident, said she joined the demonstration because she lost both her mother and her life savings as a result of denied insurance claims. “As extreme as it was, it jolted the conversation that we need to deal with this issue,” she said of the shooting. “Enough is enough, people are fed up.” An Ivy-league graduate from a prominent Maryland family, Mangione appeared to have cut himself off from family and friends in recent months. He posted frequently in online forums about his struggles with back pain. He was never a UnitedHealthcare client , according to the insurer. Thompson, a married father of two high-schoolers, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group for 20 years and became CEO of its insurance arm in 2021. The killing has prompted some to voice their resentment at U.S. health insurers, with Mangione serving as a stand-in for frustrations over coverage denials and hefty medical bills. It also has sent shockwaves through the corporate world , rattling executives who say they have received a spike in threats.
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The recent Central Political Bureau meeting in China has attracted widespread attention due to the numerous "firsts" that were announced during the meeting. These significant economic signals have underscored the country's commitment to driving forward its economic agenda and promoting sustainable growth.As we countdown to the launch of the fourth season, let us cherish the time we have left in the world of "Suicide Squad". Let us come together as a community, celebrating the moments we have shared and looking ahead to the adventures that await us in the final chapter of this beloved game. And when the time comes to bid farewell, we can take solace in knowing that the spirit of "Suicide Squad" will always live on in our hearts.
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A man was sentenced to 62 years Thursday for killing an expectant father in a road confrontation as they drove on 165th Street. Trinidad Cervantes, now 20, of Hammond and formerly Chicago, was convicted last month in the May 2, 2023 shooting death of Rajesh “Reggie” Bhagwandeen, 26. Cervantes was driving back from a work job in Lowell. He said he was afraid for his life, and shot in self-defense after he claimed he saw Bhagwandeen reaching for a gun. No weapon was later found on the victim. Investigators concluded Cervantes shot seven times from a box truck into the victim’s lower, 1990s-era BMW. He received 55 years for murder and seven for a gun enhancement. His final three years would be served in the Lake County Community Corrections program. His lawyer John Cantrell indicated he may appeal. Police arrived at 5:09 p.m. at the crime scene near 165th Street and Calumet Avenue. The driver’s door on Bhagwandeen’s black 1996 BMW was still open. The car was in the middle of the street. It had four bullet holes with seven bullet casings found on the street. He had just left work as a mechanic at a nearby car dealership. A white “box truck” pulled up alongside him west on 165th before shots rang out, according to witnesses. It swerved around a couple of cars in oncoming traffic, then headed north on Calumet Avenue. Cervantes was later arrested at a relative’s home in Illinois. Bhagwandeen rescued stray pets and played bingo with seniors in Whiting, his aunt Bina Bhagwandeen Maharaj said. He was “relaxed” and “easy-going.” He was a “young” and “vibrant” man; his death was the “hardest thing our family has faced,” she said. They were robbed of his future, including watching him don traditional Hindu bridegroom attire someday at a wedding. His brother Devraj Bhagwandeen said they were supposed to graduate together from Ivy Tech. Reggie was pursuing a degree in automotive technology. He was preparing himself to be a father — to a girl — cooking a big meal for the first time weeks before he died. In lengthy remarks, his mother Shevon Bhagwandeen said she was left in “utter despair.” “We were supposed to go first,” she said, raising her voice at Cervantes. She never hated anyone previously. “I hate you,” she said. “You will pay for what you have stolen from our family.” Cervantes’ mother emotionally asked Judge Samuel Cappas to show leniency, saying her son had never been in the criminal justice system before. “As a mother, I see pain,” she said, referring to his facial tattoos. “I see him hurting behind it. He’s scared.” His sister Aaliyah Cervantes said her brother’s life changed when he was hospitalized after he was beaten and robbed at gunpoint trying to pick his girlfriend up from a party in January 2023. His sense of safety was warped and he started carrying a gun, she said. Deputy Prosecutor Brad Carter said the 165th Street shooting was unprovoked, later saying it as a “bold attack.” Cervantes’ explanations were never consistent. In jailhouse calls, he acted as if someone else did this to him, Carter said. Cantrell argued Cervantes had no criminal record and was “polite” and “well-mannered” in his office. It was a “split-second” decision for a 19-year-old, he said. Cervantes was shot at 12 and hospitalized for the January 2023 beating, Cantrell said. He asked for a minimum sentence, plus the agreed 7-year term for the gun enhancement. He was the “least of the worst,” the lawyer said. “I believe he is.” Carter retorted that Cervantes got at least some of his facial tattoos while in jail. He got caught smoking marijuana and destroying mattresses in jail. Cervantes said he “never ever wanted this in my life.” He was not “looking for trouble.” He had plans to get a house and start a family with his then-girlfriend. “I’m not a gangster,” he said. In sentencing, Judge Samuel Cappas questioned if Cervantes’ remorse was “genuine,” but that weighed against no prior record. The shooting – during rush hour on a busy street — was “spontaneous” and “unnecessary,” he said. mcolias@post-trib.comIn light of these challenges, it is essential for individuals to rethink their approach to saving and investing. Instead of relying solely on passive income, it is crucial to adopt a more proactive and dynamic mindset towards financial planning. This may involve reevaluating spending habits, exploring new investment opportunities, and cultivating valuable skills that can lead to new sources of income.
Will James thought moving to Toronto for university would come with a new sense of safety. But in the two years since arriving at the University of Toronto, the trans masc non-binary student has increasingly felt fear in the city they now call home. James, who often faces slurs, especially at night, said the situation worsened in September 2023 when made them feel unsafe walking through the park on their way to class. “There was all this anti-trans messaging,” James recalled. “It seemed like it could potentially be a threat to my safety and the safety of other trans people. “It’s not hard for people to look down the street and be like, ‘Yeah, that’s a trans person,’” they added. “I feel like that makes me a target.” Videos on social media showed people at the protest shouting “Leave our kids alone” and “ABC not LGB,” while holding up signs with slogans including “Stop planting seeds of confusion in our kids.” These experiences, and an increased climate of hostility, have led the city to develop a new 56-point , aimed at improving the safety and well-being of 2STNB people between the ages of 12 and 29. Launched in October, the plan focuses on gender-affirming services, including housing, health care, and public facilities, with the goal of reducing gender-based violence and providing safer spaces. While some advocates are hopeful, others, like James, remain skeptical, emphasizing that shifting public attitudes may be just as critical as the plan’s physical infrastructure. In particular, they pointed to the lack of specific goals and timelines for the plan’s implementation. “It’s easier to hold the government accountable to fulfill their claims if there are more specifics publicly available,” they said. The action plan, which began development in 2017, responds to reports that trans youth are at high risk for gender-based violence. According to the city, 28 per cent of Ontario’s trans and non-binary youth feel unsafe at home, and 10 per cent face physical violence from family members. In July 2023, city council declared gender-based violence an “epidemic” in Toronto. Coun. Chris Moise (Ward 13—Toronto Centre), chair of the 2SLGBTQ+ advisory committee that oversaw the drafting of the access plan, said that it’s part of the city’s broader response to this issue One of the action items Moise said he hopes will be prioritized is action 21, which proposes increasing access to gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms at city facilities. He noted it was one of the changes “most fiercely” advocated for by community members during consultations. James pointed to the lack of gender-inclusive public washrooms around the city as a barrier to feeling safe in public places. “I can’t be out of the house for more than a certain number of hours because there’s not a safe washroom to use, and there’s not safe places for me to be,” he said, adding that U of T’s downtown campus generally has more options available. Though James sees potential in the city’s plan to increase safe spaces, they are cautious, citing a history of government agencies failing to support queer people. Jo Jefferson, an education and training specialist at The 519 Community Centre, expressed more optimism, particularly regarding goals for housing stability and health-care access. However, Jefferson warned that lasting change may be difficult without efforts to educate families and other potential allies on how to better support 2SLGBTQ youth. James echoed this sentiment, saying, “At the end of the day, the biggest thing isn’t the physical infrastructure. The biggest thing is the actual attitudes of the other residents in the city that are a lot harder to change.”
However, along with the soaring asset values come risks and challenges that investors need to be mindful of. The volatility of Chinese markets, regulatory uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions can all impact the performance of Chinese concept stocks and pose potential risks to investors. It is essential for investors to conduct thorough due diligence, diversify their portfolios, and stay informed about market developments to navigate the complexities of investing in Chinese assets.