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A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to respond to accusations that President Trump and administration officials violated Luigi Mangione's right to a fair trial. Mangione's lawyers claim public statements linking him to recent political violence, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, are prejudicial and violate a previous court order. These statements, made by Trump, White House officials, and a DOJ spokesperson, falsely connect Mangione, charged with the murder of a healthcare CEO, to left-wing extremism. Mangione's attorneys argue this jeopardizes his case, especially as federal prosecutors seek the death penalty. The White House and the Southern District of New York declined to comment.

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