A U.S. judge has scheduled a conference for Friday morning in the case of Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The hearing has prompted speculation that Mangione could agree to a plea deal in his federal case, just days before he is set to go to trial on state murder charges.
Background of the Case
Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson, 50, and shooting him in the back outside a New York City Hilton hotel in December 2024. Jury selection in the state case is set for September 8, and the federal trial is tentatively expected to begin in early 2027.
In July, Manhattan prosecutors responded to reports of a potential plea deal, stating that if a guilty plea were to be proposed in the federal case, it could impact the state prosecution. The prosecutors also noted that the victim’s family could oppose such a resolution.
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