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Luigi Mangione Requests Laptop to Review Evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

Defense attorneys argue access to a laptop is essential to review extensive discovery, while prosecutors cite witness safety concerns in opposing the request.

Luigi Mangione attends a hearing 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 in December 2024, has requested a specially configured laptop to review over 15,000 pages of documents and thousands of hours of video evidence.
  • Prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office oppose the request, citing alleged threats to witnesses, though Mangione's lawyers deny any connection between him and the threats.
  • Mangione's defense team claims that without a laptop, there is insufficient time during visiting hours to adequately review the extensive discovery materials and prepare for trial.
  • The case has drawn significant public attention, with Mangione's legal defense fund surpassing $750,000, reflecting broader frustrations with the health insurance industry.
  • Mangione remains in federal custody, having pleaded not guilty to state charges, with his next federal court hearing scheduled for April 18, 2025.