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Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Manhattan, pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. On Monday, December 23, 2024, Mangione appeared before New York Judge Gregory Carro after being arraigned.
Carro is a second-generation judge and a former Manhattan narcotics and homicide prosecutor who was appointed as justice in 1998 by then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani. According to a December 19, 2024, report by Business Insider, he is regarded by his peers as being "tough" on criminals.
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania authorities arrested Luigi Mangione after a McDonald's employee recognized him from the photos released by the police. On December 10, 2024, he was indicted in Manhattan on 11 counts, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
Gregory Carro is the son of retired Associate Justice John Carro
According to a report by Newsweek citing a June 1998 New York Times profile of the Carro family, Gregory Carro was born to John Carro, a Puerto Rican who immigrated to the United States in 1937. Per the publication, John became an attorney and was passionate about the Latin American cause, wanting Latino representation in the legal profession.
In 1979, Governor Hugh L. Carey appointed John to the New York Appellate Court, making him the first Puerto Rican to ever sit on the Appellate bench.
Gregory grew up in the Bronx among his six siblings. According to Newsweek, the Carro family moved to a home in Rockland County after John's legal career soared. Three of Gregory's siblings pursued careers in law, while one became a doctor.
According to a May 1998 press release by the mayor's office, Gregory Carro graduated from Rutgers School of Law in 1985 and was admitted to the bar a year later. Since then, he has served at the New York County District Attorney's office. He initially worked at the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's office before moving to the Trial Division.
Per the press release, in 1990, he was assigned to the Homicide Investigation Unit to oversee investigations and trials related to organized narcotic trade, including murder, robbery, and assault. In 1998, then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani swore in Gregory to the Criminal Court of New York.
At the time, The New York Times reported that John was present during the ceremony as Gregory Carro vowed to be his own man. The publication wrote:
"He is reserved and careful where his father was outspoken and colorful."
According to a December 2024 article by Business Insider, Gregory Carro's peers and colleagues describe him as "tough" and a "no-nonsense" judge known for giving harsh sentences. Last month, he handed a 10-year sentence to Christopher Brown, who planned on attacking a synagogue in the city. In addition to jail time, Brown's sentence included five years of post-release supervision.
Luigi Mangione's lawyer accuses public officials of using her client as "political fodder"
Earlier this month, Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts, including murder, terrorism, weapon possession, and forgery. In a press conference, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg explained that the charges included terrorism because Brian Thompson's killing was "intended to evoke terror," adding that everyone has seen the reaction.
On Monday, Luigi Mangione appeared before Judge Gregory Carro and pleaded not guilty. During the hearing, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raised concerns that his rights were violated due to the politicization of the case.
"I am very concerned about my client's right to a fair trial in this case. He is being prejudiced by some statements made by public officials. He is a young man, and he is being treated like a human ping pong ball," she said.
Angifilo also called out Luigi Mangione's extradition to Manhattan (last week), noting the display of force, stating it was "the biggest staged perp walk I have seen in my career." She also criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams and police for using her client as "political fodder."
Luigi Mangione is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He is scheduled to appear in court in February 2025.
