# Mangione Drops Psych Defense in State Trial

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-06-19T02:52:26+00:00
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Luigi Mangione’s legal team has dropped their plan to use a psychiatric defense in his upcoming state murder trial, opting instead to argue mitigating circumstances without admitting guilt — a strategic pivot just as the trial begins this fall. The move could mean a harsher sentence than if he’d pleaded extreme emotional disturbance, which might have led to a manslaughter conviction. While a federal judge previously dismissed the murder charge, Mangione still faces federal stalking and weapons charges, with trials scheduled for September and October. Prosecutors remain silent on the defense’s reversal, which may have been to avoid prejudicing his federal case where such defenses aren’t allowed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f03f3e66ecc386b

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