what was charles manson charged with

Charles Manson was charged and ultimately convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the Tate-LaBianca killings. He was also originally arrested on other charges , including grand theft auto, before the murder case caught up with him later.

What that means

• The main case tied Manson to the killings by arguing he directed his followers to carry them out.

• The conviction covered both the murders themselves and the conspiracy behind them.

• In the broader criminal history, he had earlier run-ins with the law for offenses such as forgery, probation violations, and Mann Act-related conduct.

Simple version

If you want the shortest answer: Charles Manson was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.