Luigi Mangione Case Update
Luigi Mangione 案件更新
Introduction
Luigi Mangione and the government stopped talking about a deal. They will now go to court.
Luigi Mangione 與政府已停止協商，現在將進入法院程序。
Main Body
Luigi Mangione is in trouble for killing Brian Thompson. He says he did not do it. He has two trials in New York.
Luigi Mangione 因為殺害 Brian Thompson 而陷入困境。他聲稱自己沒有這麼做。他在紐約將面臨兩場審判。
His lawyer is angry. She says the police told secrets to the news. She thinks this is unfair for the trial.
他的律師感到憤怒。她表示警方向新聞媒體洩漏了秘密，她認為這對審判是不公平的。
First, the lawyer said Luigi was very sad and sick. Then, she changed her mind. She does not want to use that reason now.
首先，律師稱 Luigi 當時非常悲傷且患病。隨後，她改變了主意，現在不想使用該理由。
Conclusion
The first trial is in September. The second trial is in November.
第一場審判在九月，第二場審判在十一月。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Time Words: Now vs. Then
In this story, we see how things change over time. To reach A2, you must connect the past to the present.
The Shift
- Then: The lawyer said Luigi was sick.
- Now: She does not want to use that reason.
Pattern for you:
First, [Action A] → Then, [Action B]
Examples from the text:
- First, she said he was sad Then, she changed her mind.
- First, the trial is in September Second, the trial is in November.
Quick Tip: Use "Now" when the situation is different from before. Example: He was talking to the government Now, they stopped talking.