Summary:
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s decision to charge Luigi Mangione with terrorism, along with multiple overlapping charges, is a blatant example of prosecutorial overreach. This misuse of the justice system not only undermines the integrity of terrorism laws but also sets a dangerous precedent for how charges can be inflated to pressure defendants.

We’re calling on Bragg to drop the misapplied terrorism charge, reduce the stacked charges, and pursue justice fairly—not through intimidation or political optics.

What’s Happening:
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism in a case that should never have been labeled as such. Terrorism laws are meant to address acts of mass violence, political intimidation, and threats to public safety—not isolated incidents like this one. Bragg has also stacked overlapping weapons charges, inflating the case to levels that feel more like a power play than a pursuit of justice.

Why It’s Wrong:

• Misuse of Terrorism Laws: The terrorism charge implies Mangione’s actions were intended to intimidate the public or influence government policy. But there’s no evidence to support this claim. The public isn’t afraid of Mangione—the only fear seems to come from the power structure itself.
  
  • Applying terrorism laws here dishonors the families and survivors of real acts of terror, like 9/11 or mass shootings, where suspects weren’t even charged with terrorism.
• Charge Stacking to Pressure Defendants: Bragg has stacked multiple overlapping charges, particularly regarding weapons possession, to make the case seem more severe than it is.
  • This tactic—known as charge stacking—is often used to intimidate defendants into accepting plea deals rather than risking a trial with inflated charges. It’s a coercive practice that undermines the principle of fair justice.
• A Dangerous Precedent: If this overreach is allowed to stand, it opens the door for similar tactics to be used against ordinary citizens. Misusing terrorism laws and stacking charges doesn’t just harm one defendant—it erodes public trust in the justice system.

 
What We’re Demanding:

We call on Alvin Bragg to:

• Drop the terrorism charge against Luigi Mangione: Terrorism laws were never meant to be used in cases like this. Using them here undermines their purpose and sets a dangerous precedent.
• Reduce the Stacked Charges: Pursue charges that reflect the facts of the case—not inflated counts designed to pressure the defendant.
• Commit to Transparency in Charging Decisions: Why was the terrorism charge applied in this case? What is Bragg’s office doing to ensure fair and proportional charges moving forward?

Why This Matters:
Prosecutors like Alvin Bragg rely on public trust to maintain their power. By speaking up now, we can shine a light on this overreach and force accountability before it’s too late. If we wait, this case will set a precedent where terrorism charges are no longer reserved for true threats to public safety. 

What You Can Do:
Sign this petition and demand that Alvin Bragg drop the terrorism charge, reduce the stacked offenses, and commit to prosecuting cases fairly and transparently. The justice system isn’t a weapon to protect corporations or inflate political power—it’s meant to serve the people. Let’s remind Bragg of that before it’s too late.