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In Manhattan, Luigi Mangione erupted in court as the judge set June 8 for his state trial in the killing of Brian Thompson, while the tug‑of‑war between state and federal prosecutions could affect which trial proceeds first; federal charges with potential death penalty were dismissed (aside from stalking), and backpack evidence was ruled admissible in the federal case, with a May decision due on its use in the state case.
In New York, Luigi Mangione challenged prosecutors’ plan for consecutive trials in the CEO’s murder case, arguing that back-to-back proceedings could amount to double jeopardy. He appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing related to the case, as prosecutors pursue two sequential prosecutions.
A New York State Supreme Court judge summoned Luigi Mangione to a Feb. 6 hearing as prosecutors seek a July 1 state trial in the murder case tied to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, and his defense may raise double-jeopardy concerns as federal and state proceedings proceed; a federal judge recently dismissed a death-eligible federal murder charge, while questions about suppression of evidence in the case remain pending.
In Brooklyn, Mark Anderson was arrested after posing as an FBI agent at the Metropolitan Detention Center in a bid to secure the release of Luigi Mangione, the murder suspect held there. He arrived with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork, claimed a judge-signed order, and tossed documents at guards before being detained. Mangione’s high-profile case has drawn broad support and a large defense fund, while the MDC’s concerns about safety and conditions continue to draw scrutiny.
A federal judge ruled Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on federal charges tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; two charges were dismissed as not meeting the 'crime of violence' definition, leaving stalking charges that could carry life in prison. The federal trial's jury selection begins Sept. 8 with opening statements Oct. 13, while New York state prosecutors plan to try him in July on separate charges.
A federal judge dismissed two of four charges against Luigi Mangione—murder through use of a firearm and a related firearms offense—so he will not face the federal death penalty; two stalking counts remain, carrying life without parole. The court ruled the murder charge was legally flawed because it requires a crime of violence. Mangione also faces a separate New York state case, and the trial will proceed with the remaining charges, with evidence from his backpack seized at arrest deemed admissible.
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after dismissing the murder count tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ruling the murder charge did not meet the “crime of violence” threshold; two stalking counts remain and could carry life in prison if convicted. Jury selection is set for Sept. 8 with opening statements on Oct. 13, and evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack (handgun, loaded magazine, red notebook) will be admitted at trial after a suppression challenge.
A man pretended to be an FBI agent in an effort to secure the release of Luigi Mangione from jail; authorities say the scheme was connected to Mangione's upcoming evidence hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione allege that Aetna mistakenly sent prosecutors 120 pages of confidential medical records after an unlawful subpoena, raising concerns about privacy violations and procedural misconduct in his case involving murder charges. They seek judicial review and remedies for potential legal violations.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, expressed intentions of revolutionary change through violence in his writings, including a manifesto praising past terrorists and detailing plans to attack the company's conference, leading to federal and state charges with ongoing legal proceedings.
Luigi Mangione has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but the charge could be upgraded if evidence of intent to commit terrorism is found. Under New York law, first-degree murder charges require specific conditions, such as targeting law enforcement or intent to commit terrorism. Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, faces multiple charges and is fighting extradition to New York. His attorney denies involvement and has filed for a bail hearing. Evidence against Mangione includes a 3-D printed gun and documents suggesting hostility towards corporate America.