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Luigi Mangione Requests Laptop in Jail for Legal Case Preparation

The accused assassin of UnitedHealthcare's CEO seeks access to case materials as prosecutors raise concerns over witness safety.

Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.
Luigi Mangione , accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City and leading authorities on a five-day search is scheduled, appears in court for a hearing, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in New York. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
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Overview

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has requested a laptop to review over 15,000 pages of documents and thousands of hours of video related to his case.
  • The laptop, if approved, would be configured to prevent internet access, gaming, or entertainment use, solely allowing Mangione to prepare his defense.
  • Prosecutors oppose the request, citing concerns about threats to witnesses, though Mangione's legal team denies any connection between him and alleged threats.
  • Mangione faces rare state terrorism charges and a parallel federal case with the potential for the death penalty, both stemming from the December 2024 shooting in Manhattan.
  • The case continues to polarize public opinion, with significant support for Mangione's defense fund and ongoing debates about the healthcare system and political violence.