Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could plead guilty to federal charges as soon as Friday. Plea negotiations are ongoing between Mangione’s attorneys and federal prosecutors, but sources familiar with the discussions caution that talks remain fluid and nothing is final until it’s announced in court.
Federal Charges
Mangione faces federal stalking charges connected to Thompson’s killing in the Southern District of New York. He also faces second-degree murder and weapons charges in the state case.
A hearing has been scheduled for Friday morning at the joint request of prosecutors and the defense. US District Judge Margaret Garnett will need to sign off on any plea agreement.
If Mangione were to plead guilty to federal charges, his attorneys would likely aim to strike a deal that would give them strong legal standing to argue the state case should be dismissed on double jeopardy grounds, lawyers say.
Under the most serious federal charges, Mangione could face life in prison. If Mangione were convicted of the state murder charge, he could face 25 years to life in state prison.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
