Altoona, Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione will use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro confirmed the defense's plan to argue extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the shooting, which could result in psychiatric treatment instead of prison. Mangione's state trial is set for Sept. 8, and his federal trial for stalking charges begins on Oct. 13.

Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A judge allowed the defense, which could result in psychiatric treatment instead of prison, with trials set for September and October. Evidence includes a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook detailing plans to target a health insurance executive.

Luigi Mangione will use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting the act but citing emotional disturbance. A judge will unseal records related to the defense, which could lead to a manslaughter conviction instead of murder. Mangione faces both state and federal trials, with evidence including a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook linking him to the crime.

Luigi Mangione was apprehended by police in a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione had evidence on him from a backpack that a state judge has now blocked. The case is ongoing related to the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.