A wave of resignations in Minnesota’s federal prosecutor’s office has led to an unexpected break for a 12-time convicted felon. As career officials departed over objections to Trump administration directives, one defendant managed to avoid prosecution and gain his freedom.

Federal prosecutors concluded that two Justice Department officials’ decision to repost President Donald Trump’s remarks about Luigi Mangione did not infringe upon Mangione’s right to a fair trial. Mangione stands accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, a high-profile case that initially sparked concerns of potential bias.

Attorney Kevin Luibrand, representing Schenectady arson suspect Edward Leon, seeks to continue his representation despite a federal inquiry into a potential conflict of interest. Prosecutors asked the court to examine whether his role poses any ethical concerns.