Mangione said that he endured physical pain for years.
“I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died,” he continued.
“When I did so, I understood that my actions would place him in fear of death or serious bodily injury,” he said. “I knew what I was doing was illegal.”
This bums me out. I had hoped he would get a fair trial and be found not guilty. I do understand trying to get the best deal if he doesn’t believe that would happen, though.