Luigi Mangione

Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea

His trial on charges of murdering UnitedHealthCare chief executive Brian Thompson was due to get underway next month but that prospect was upended when he pleaded guilty in federal court Friday and his lawyers moved to have the state charges dismissed.

August 17, 2026

Supporters of Luigi Mangione wait in line to enter Manhattan Federal Court on January 09, 2026 in New York City. (AFP)

US judge rules out death penalty for Luigi Mangione over health CEO murder case

The decision removes capital punishment from the case while allowing federal and state prosecutions to proceed toward trial.

January 31, 2026

Defense challenge evidence in killing of US health insurance CEO

Mangione has become a lightning rod for anger against the US commercial healthcare system, but also a reminder of growing incidents of deadly violence perpetrated against public figures in the country.

December 2, 2025

Mangione seeks dismissal of death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of key federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, arguing his rights were violated during arrest and questioning, and challenging the charge that carries potential death penalty eligibility.

October 11, 2025