Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks announced that Luigi Mangione will not face firearm and forgery charges in Pennsylvania until his charges in New York are resolved. This decision came after Thursday's court hearings where it was revealed that a writ of habeas corpus had been filed and withdrawn, and Mangione had legal representation.
Weeks mentioned that modifications were made to the extradition paperwork, particularly regarding language related to police treatment. Mangione did not enter a plea for his Pennsylvania charges, and there were no reported issues with police treatment during his arrest.
Despite the preliminary hearing being scheduled, Mangione will not be transported from New York to Pennsylvania until after his trial in New York. Weeks emphasized the practicality of not delaying New York's custody of Mangione for the more serious case by keeping him in Pennsylvania for the lesser charges.
Weeks expressed confidence in the judicial system, stating that he believes Mangione will receive a fair trial. He highlighted the attentiveness and conscientiousness of juries in evaluating evidence, indicating a strong belief in the fairness of the legal process.
