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Luigi Mangione's Federal Case Delayed as Legal Challenges Escalate

The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson faces mounting legal disputes over evidence collection while prosecutors consider seeking the death penalty.

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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)
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Overview

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges, including one with a terrorism enhancement.
  • Mangione's federal case, which could lead to the death penalty if convicted, has been postponed to April 18, 2025, with no formal indictment yet issued.
  • Defense attorneys argue that police illegally obtained DNA evidence during Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania, seeking to exclude it from the trial.
  • Public support for Mangione remains significant, with over $740,000 raised for his legal defense through crowdfunding efforts.
  • President Trump has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enforcing capital punishment in cases involving terrorism and mass murder, underscoring the political stakes of the case.