Nikhil Gupta Claims He Acted Alone in Pannun Assassination Plot

Nikhil Gupta, facing trial in a <b>murder-for-hire case</b> involving an assassination attempt, wrote a remorseful letter to US District Judge Victor Marrero. Ahead of his November 20 sentencing, Gupta indicated that he <b>planned the operation alone</b> and apologized for his actions. In the letter, Gupta described his psychological turmoil and admitted that heavy drinking and personal struggles clouded his judgment in early 2023. He revealed facing severe suicidal thoughts during his initial custody, expressing regret for the pain caused to his family. Meanwhile, the US has requested the court to allow <b>Pannun to address the court</b> for 20 minutes during the sentencing.