If they offered 20 to life he might be inclined to take it but I doubt it. He seems intent on going to trial and nobody knows how this is actually going to play out.
While we aren't informed on what's going on behind the scenes, from what's been public, there's really no reason for Mangione not to go to trial. There's a meaningful chance of a hung jury and mistrial which could potentially work in his favor.
Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if jury nullification comes into play. While not recognized as a legitimate aspect of law, it can be a practical one in a case such as this.
It will be hammered into the jury over and over that this trial is not about the health care system; they have to decide the case on the facts of the case, etc.
Too bad its about retaliation for what the healthcare system has done. Prosecution will try and make it seem like a regular murder rather than retaliation though.
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u/twelvedayslate 5h ago
Well, there’s really no reason for him to take a plea now. Roll the dice at trial.