Suspect in Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Pleads Not Guilty

Luigi M., accused of killing Brian Thompson in a politically charged attack, faces charges on both state and federal levels, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or the death penalty.

• Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on December 4 near Times Square in Manhattan in what prosecutors describe as a targeted attack.
• Luigi M., a 26-year-old accused of the crime, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and terrorism-related offenses in a New York court.
• Prosecutors allege the act was intended to intimidate the public and influence policy, citing writings found on Luigi M. expressing hostility toward the healthcare industry.
• The suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt, found in possession of a weapon matching the one used in the crime and a forged ID.
• The case has drawn significant attention, with public discourse reflecting widespread frustration over the U.S. healthcare system, though Luigi M. is not a known customer of UnitedHealthcare.

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