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Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Delayed as Defense Challenges DNA Evidence

The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson faces legal battles over evidence collection and potential death penalty charges.

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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 assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, remains in federal custody and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  • His federal court date has been postponed to April 18, 2025, as his legal team contests the legality of DNA evidence obtained during his arrest in Pennsylvania.
  • Mangione faces state and federal charges, including terrorism-related offenses, with the possibility of the death penalty if convicted federally.
  • Public support for Mangione has grown, with his legal defense fund exceeding $740,000, fueled by sympathizers who view him as a critic of the healthcare industry.
  • The case has reignited debates over capital punishment under President Trump’s administration, which has taken a strong stance on enforcing the death penalty.