Yeah, I kind of figured Mansley would've probably gotten life in federal prison for almost nuking an entire town off the map.

It should also be considered that, if Mansley has a military rank, even if he's retired military, he would be guilty of multiple counts of disrespecting a commissioned officer, lying to a commissioned officer, insubordination, disertion, and would be subject to court-martial, which means he could be tried and convicted of *all* of his crimes *twice.*

Mansley's lawyer: "right so the good news is you don't owe the court any money and your time served has been reduced to nothing. The bad news is you're going to be executed by firing squad."

Here's a big one too, and I don't know if it would even count as a charge. As you said, this is set during the Cold War, and we know it doesn't as the ending of the film is set a few months after the Giant's sacrifice. But here's the thing.... Mansley launched a goddamn nuke, during the goddamn cold war, that detonated somewhere in the stratosphere, now, there were of course nuclear tests during that time period, and the U.S Government most likely could pass it off as one, but Mansley VERY well could have made the Cold War go hot with that one action had the Soviet Union took that as hostile action. Is "Almost causing nuclear war" a charge?

Mansley would not have even gotten to the legal issues I guarantee that he would have been buried six feet under in some obscure location by his intelligence agency superiors for being an absolute liability

When he committed treason, he also technically committed Desertion of Duty. Not sure how the military handles that.

I love how Mansley, this random FBI guy, has coursed more damage and risk to human life than a majority of Disney villains

I am 100% certain that launching a nuke at your own country, and launching a nuke without proper authorization, are ALSO illegal. No clue what the charge IS but I think we can just add a life sentence and death penalty as a good ballpark estimate, yes?

I like how the Captain of the Nautilus just went " fuck it we ball" after hearing some incoherent screaming telling him to fire a nuke. Not sure about military protocol but pretty sure all he did was acknowledge the general was contacting him while in standby. To actually issue a fire order wouldn't he have to say some kind of confirmation code? Especially after confirming the target was right on top of an active zone.That Captain is definitely getting court martialed.

Since The Giant is sentient can we add an attempted murder charge to Kent's sentence? He order a missile launch with hostile intent even when everyone else realized The Giant is no longer a threat

Man was definitely executed like a week after

Man, they'd probably bring his ass back to life after the first death penalty just to give him a second one.

There is no doubt he actually did get all of this after the movie ended. he launched a nuclear missile without permission and tried to leave everyone to save himself. life in federal prison is the best he could hope for in America. in other countries, he would be executed for such a massive crime of nearly bombing an entire town, killing thousands. no one is going to let him just walk away after that.

Honestly, Harassment of a Minor could probably be overlooked considering how his job as a government investigator pretty much demands he be like that. Intimidation could also be overlooked for similar reasons. Also I’m pretty sure you missed a few charges. For example, subverting the General’s authority by ordering a missile launch. Also possibly falsifying a situation report when telling him the Giant killed a kid.

The part where he gets pissed off and keeps smashing the telephone down. . . . That's how you know this is a Brad Bird movie.

“Mansly not only do I sentence you death, but the state will hold your soul in a high security soul estate for 175,075.5 years.” Truly, the only way to effectively carry out that sentence.

I'm like... 90% sure usage of nuclear weaponry counts as a warcrime... Or I guess a crime against humanity since there's no conflict.

I never really hear about how effective of an antagonist he is! He's a perfect opposite to the Iron Giant in the way that the Giant wants to be Superman while Kent thinks he already is.

As an intelligence official, you know the CIA took this guy to an open field after the fact and executed him without trial. All for how bad he made them look.That or they black bagged him and locked him somewhere nobody would ever find him. I think the former is the most likely. Seeing as it was a small town, the govt paid Garth and other witnesses a visit to ensure nobody would ever talk about the incident, giant, and completely forget about Mansley. The General would probably be the only one allowed to even know what happened. The soldiers were probably given a similar cover-up as the town residents. This would be another instance in history for the U.S. Government to cover up and they'd be thankful it happened in a small town and not a giant population center. Kruschev would probably have gotten a phonecall about it to ensure them it wasn't a hostile launch. Speaking of that nuke though? If it detonated in the upper atmosphere? The EMP would've knocked out the grid in that town and probably the next one over.

I love how mansley saying “screw our country” is what gets him slapped with a treason charge and not the fact that he launched a nuclear warhead at a populated US civilian target

I remember reading on a wiki that someone on the production team said that there was a cut scene of Kent meeting his end at a firing squad So canonically Kent is dead

I love how based on order, Canadians is MORE outlandish than Martians.

Remember that the Iron Giant takes place in 1957, just before Civil Liberties started becoming the norm (i.e. Gideon v Wainwright or Miranda vs Arizona), as well as the justice system not really believing children.

All of his crimes were done at the taxpayer’s expense also. A major abuse of power

The worst part is that he worked for the government and was inappropriately abusing his authority. It became so recklessly used that he nearly nuked a whole town and tried to escape. I’m surprised “Fleeing the Scene of a Crime” isn’t here too, but treason fits in this case.

I can't believe Jerma would do all of these

Really good video! Also, when Mansely committed grand theft auto, it was a military vehicle he attempted to steal, so that would include an additional ten years and automatic dishonorable discharge.

This is genuinely amazing. Improves the movie tenfold.

This is probably the creepiest video yet, considering the low-key abusive relationship with a minor.

Could he also be held accountable for any military personnel killed during the Giant's rage from his false report of the giant being hostile?

As someone else pointed out, he ordered the launch of a nuke that was targeting the Giant - who, at the time, was standing smack-dab in the middle of a populated town. That order was also not within Mansley's authority to make; that was specifically an order to come from General Rogard, and no one else. To make matters even worse, this movie it set during the period of the Cold War AND it made a point of telling us a Russian satellite was in active orbit. If that satellite had seen the nuke, things could have gotten all kinds of ugly. I don't really know where that falls all since it's a pretty unique situation... At best it could fall under impersonation of a superior officer (also tacked on with mass endangerment and insubordination) which constitutes several years' jail time and fines, and at worst it could fall under treason. Either way, he faces hefty charges and an inevitable court-martial, and would most likely end up spending the rest of his days behind bars (and that's assuming a treason charge doesn't stick and put him up for execution; treason is an EXTREMELY rare charge in the US, but Mansley's example would be by far the worst ever known).

I feel like he would have already had treason and the death penalty when he called in a nuclear strike on an American town

To be fair, up until the confrontation between the military and the giant; he was a single agent dealing with an alien force that has shown destructive tendencies against natural formations and civilian infrastructure, a lot of if not all of those charges would be dropped the moment Mansley was able to prove the giant exists. If he stopped there, stepped back, and let the military handle it from their then even when they realize the giant is trying to be friendly Mansley would still probably get off scot free and probably even get recognition for it. He really should've stopped when he was ahead because he genuinely won the moment he proved himself right, all he had to do was cash his chips and bounce but he just kept pushing his luck.

3:03 I was also saying to myself "he straight up drugged a child!? " back when I saw this movie for the first time.

This was actually quite enlightening and kind of funny. Good work!

Not to mention that he tried to leave an active Warzone, while on duty, that does count as desertion. That will land you dishonorable discharge, and a minimum of five years in prison. But if it is in an active war like in the Cold War that would result in the death sentence

This movie was probably the most realistic depiction of a Post-WW2 US federal agent ever. Nothing's changed ;)

i can't believe conan o'brien would do all of this

With all these charges if they were brought into account, Mansley can kiss not only his career, but his own freedom goodbye for the rest of his life.

one thing that always made me laugh was how TERRIBLY Mansley hammered those nails into the window sill

When I saw this as a kid I automatically got stranger danger vibes by how Mansley treated Hogarth.

Spoken like a true lawyer. You did him dirty, just like Saul Goodman intended

if I know mansley, he loves two things: his country, and child safety. The first almost as much as the second

Mansley was trying to make a name for himself at the expense of others. People like Mansley are always looking for trouble and bite off more than they can chew.

Some of these crimes might not have existed in the 1950s, or at least the prices wouldn't be as large as they are considering inflation.

I believe a charge for overruling General Rogards direct order to only await and accept his orders about authorizing nuclear launch is something that also can be added to Mansley`s count of laws broken, whichever way that is described, unless its already covered.

Think of Mansley as a Highschool Bully and he poked the bear of the terminator, Rambo, The Predator, Judge Dredd and Conan. When the scary people don't bother you, leave them alone.

Fellow inmates: Go on. *Pick up that soap.*

You forgot that in lying to the general about a matter that serious, he has also incited panic as well as filed a false report

Let's not forget he's breaking interrogation law every time he speaks to Hogarth without his mom either present or giving permission, though he doesn't have to warn him of his rights since this was before the Miranda case and the adoption of the Miranda Laws. Though he IS breaking the eighth amendment by forcibly drugging him in the barn and shoving him around at the diner

It’s kind of wild that at a certain points he’s effectively not being punished for his crimes because he’s already got thousands of years.

4:11 does this count as impersonating a general of the United States army? which I'm sure is also illegal 🤣🤣🤣

5:15 most powerful version of that sound I've heard yet. It's over, this is a good video.

I mean, entertaining video but I’ve always been curious on what Mansley would actually be charged with, “launch the missile now.” His argument would be fear and making a mistake but just like the giant his actions could be pegged as a Russian spy or terrorist. Honestly, I think the darkest aspect of this movie is thinking what did happen to Mansley cause you know it would have been far worse than life in prison or even sentenced to death.

I thought it would be give to take into account that people used to be able to do more to a minor legally in the 50s but since you pointed out treason yeah good to know Mansley is in the greatest trouble of any villain.

4:29 you mean attempted genocide and a death penalty?

I feel like up until he kidnapped Hogarth, all of his actions could have been excused in the course of his duties as a Federal agent.

This is a lofty and complicated request, but one you may find interesting since I think it'd meld well in this format: "Every Christian sin Emperor Belos (The Owl House) committed"

Every man on that submarine is getting court martialed

The Iron Giant: *Eats Mansely's car* Mansely: *"... And I took that personally-"*

They could also possibly charge him with destruction of government property for crashing the jeep he stole. If the damage exceeds $100 (which I'm sure it would, even in 1950's dollars), the defendant is looking at a fine of $250K and/or 10 years in prison.

4:59 “It’s treason then…”

Man, I really need to go and watch Iron Giant again. It's been so many years, I've completely forgotten it.

Kent Mansley: LAUNCH THE MISSLE NOW! Palpatine: It is treson then.

Best case scenario for Mansley, he spends the rest of his life in a federal prison. At worst, he gets sent to the chair.

1:31 Wouldn’t he also get a false imprisonment charge for holding him captive?

I love how they managed to understand the feelings federal agents have for military generals and vis versa.

Pretty sure alot of these wouldn't count given that he's a government agent and alot of this is allowed as part of his job.

Mansely launched a nuclear strike (Defying the General's orders, I might add) on populated U.S soil during the cold war. (The Iron Giant takes place in 1957) Mansley was DEFINITELY executed.

1:09 CANADIANS😂

4:28 The loud thud in conjunction with the massive numbers adding to his crimes absolutely sent me 😂😂😂

2:26 That part has always been curious to me. Would the new rules apply to only Annie and Hogarth or to *all* single-parent families? If the latter, it seems to me that no court would allow such an adjustment for fear of flooding an already over-crowded system with children.

Love it! Hope you get the following you deserve!

The CIA definitely did unspeakable things to this man after the movie

One charge you forgot Mansley straight up committed Attempted Desertion, although the Giant prevented him from leaving, Mansley will be facing severe punishment. Given that this takes place during the Cold War and he is/was on active duty, maximum punishment will be given to Mansley this will include Dishonorable Discharge, forfeiture of all pay, confinement of 5 years and possibly the Death Penalty/Execution.

I like how at first the prison years build up to a number small enough to realistically outlive and then they just skyrocket after the missile

Crazy how this man has the most on this channel.

You are forgetting the fact Mansly is not only getting charged with full treason, he can get charged with desertion and explding a nuke on american soil. That can also lead to a bunch of other charges related to terrorism, mass genocide, and hell of a lot fo stuff for braking the chain of command.

Can’t forget desertion after trying to drive away which would add another 2 - 5 years

Mansley wouldn't have even seen the inside of a courtroom...

Question: could he also have been charged for the deaths of the army men who died as a result of his actions which made the giant snap?

The first several charges would be dismissed due to his political connections. Not a single FBI agent was ever punished for the mass murder at Waco Texas. And that's just one example.

His list of crimes would be so long that they wouldn’t even bother reading all them before deciding it was long enough to justify a death sentence.

his final actions would absolutely score him the death penalty on the federal level

0:54 Oh, darn. From post 2022, he's flipping right.

I'd reckon some Cold War generals would've been mighty pissed that Mansely's efforts led to the fact the Iron Giant will never become a weapon against Communism. Those generals would've wanted that robot to decimate the Viet Cong or the North Koreans. I can imagine that Kent Mansely would wind up somewhere between the firing squad and the electric chair.

I miss when villains did actual villain shit and weren't trying to win our sympathy

It would be life imprisonment for accidentally jeopardizing a town with the Missile and for paranoia.

Also, attempted desertion, which is another fine and at least 5 more years in prison.

The happy ending that movie deserved, really

Kent: FIRE THE MISSLE!! officer in the sub: uhhhh launch codes sir? Kent: oh shit

Kent Mansley is the best villain of all time and nobody can convince me otherwise.

Also would add mutiny (he disobeyed a direct order to stand down fron the general and caused a nuclear launch. Try explaining that to the USSR) and desertion (when he tries to flee the doomed town)

Great video, but what I don't get is why Hogarth didn't rat out Mansley to the General during the part where the General was chewing Mansley out, or told his mom about it? Also, why didn't they show what happened to Mansley in the film's epilogue? Also, if the penalty for Treason during the Cold War was death, then wouldn't sentencing him to 175081.5 years in prison (which is basically a life sentence, since it would exceed the normal lfe expectency of the average adult male at the time) with a fine of $69, 500 be a moot point? Also, considering he had chloroform on him, which- as you stated- was banned from medical use, you forgot "Posession of an Illegal Substance."

Three acts of child battery, two acts of property damage, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Thank you so much for making this. I've been wanting to see what would happen to this monster ever since I saw the movie.

WHERE'S THE GIANT MANSLY?

Basically: Death Sentence or life in Prison.

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Considering that he ordered an unauthorized nuclear strike on a civilian town on American soil, and in the middle of the Cold War when such fears were at fever pitch, it's pretty much guaranteed that Kent would end up on death row.