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by strathmeyer 530 days ago
OK but what about all the dangerous explosives and the intent to murder innocent people?
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"Soon": Get the process going, ankle monitor strapped and movement of suspect restricted, continue the law enforcement investigation, and make additional charges if violations are identified.
That's the question - why isn't he charged with those more blatant infractions. Maybe he will be, but just hasn't yet.
That's not uncommon; Luigi Mangione was first charged with having the unpermitted handgun and fake IDs. They want enough to hold and investigate further initially; they'll have taken all the bombs.