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Luigi Mangione's Federal Case Delayed as Defense Challenges Evidence Collection

The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson awaits an April 18 federal hearing while prosecutors weigh the death penalty and defense attorneys question the legality of his arrest.

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Luigi Mangione attends a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025, in New York City. Mangione is accused of slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year and is making his first appearance on state charges of murder as an act of terrorism. He is facing 11 counts for the Dec. 4 shooting of Thompson outside a midtown Manhattan hotel, which set off a massive manhunt. He is also facing federal charges of murder and other charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested. (Photo by Steven Hirsch - Pool/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, faces multiple charges, including federal charges that could result in the death penalty.
  • Mangione's federal case has been postponed to April 18, 2025, with no formal indictment yet issued by the federal grand jury.
  • His defense team argues that evidence, including DNA collected during his arrest in Pennsylvania, was obtained illegally and should be excluded from trial.
  • Public support for Mangione remains significant, with over $740,000 raised through crowdfunding to support his legal defense.
  • President Trump has emphasized his administration’s commitment to enforcing the death penalty in cases like Mangione’s, marking a stark policy shift from the previous administration.