Brian Thompson
Coverage of Brian Thompson in the Nexus archive.
- Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the death of Brian Thompson in connection with a shooting outside a Midtown hotel on December 4, 2024. His plea has led to questions regarding the separate Manhattan murder case because experts suggest New York’s double-jeopardy law may prevent that trial from proceeding.
- What to know about Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to stalking charges after admitting that he targeted and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during a 2024 visit. Following his plea, his lawyers filed paperwork seeking to dismiss the parallel state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. Prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence, citing evidence including video footage, DNA, fingerprints, and a recovered pistol.
- What to know about Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea to federal stalking-to-kill charges. This development has raised questions regarding how it will affect his separate state murder case. Furthermore, his lawyers are seeking ways to prevent him from spending the rest of his life in prison.
- What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to two stalking charges, admitting he targeted and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Immediately after his plea, his lawyers filed paperwork attempting to dismiss his parallel state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. Prosecutors are seeking life sentences for Mangione.
- What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking-to-kill charges after admitting he targeted and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 in Manhattan. Immediately following the plea, his lawyers filed paperwork claiming double jeopardy regarding a parallel state murder case scheduled for September 8th. The defense team's current strategy is focused on minimizing consequences by appealing to federal judge Margaret Garnett regarding potential life sentences.
- Mangione reveals motive for CEO's killing after guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after admitting he stalked and shot him in 2024 outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan. The 28-year-old faces potential life in prison and is also dealing with state murder charges for Thompson’s death in New York.
- Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in his federal case, which reportedly involves charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during an incident in 2024. This federal case will affect a separate state case.
- Luigi Mangione case in photos: From Brian Thompson’s killing to the courtroom
Photos detail the legal case against Luigi Mangione, which involves his suspected killing of Brian Thompson. The legal proceedings cover details from the event in New York City involving UnitedHealthcare's CEO to current developments in the courtroom.
- Luigi Mangione hearing fuels speculation of a guilty plea in federal case
Luigi Mangione's federal hearing concerning the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has raised speculation that he may plead guilty in these proceedings. Separately, Mangione also faces a New York state trial involving charges of murder and weapons, alongside two stalking counts in the federal case. Both criminal cases could potentially result in a life prison sentence.
- Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione is scheduled for a federal court hearing where he is expected to plead guilty regarding the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione faced charges related to ambushing Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024. The cases involve him stalking Thompson, with both federal and state proceedings potentially leading to life imprisonment.
- Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in federal court for a hearing where he is expected to plead guilty regarding the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was charged with ambushing Thompson outside a New York City hotel on December 4, 2024, and faces separate state murder charges. The case involves complex legal issues regarding potential double jeopardy across federal and state proceedings.
- Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case as soon as Friday
Luigi Mangione could plead guilty to federal criminal charges as soon as Friday. These charges are related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Luigi Mangione due to appear in New York court over healthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in Manhattan state court regarding the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024. This appearance occurs less than a month before his trial starts on September 8.
- Press access spat adds to fears of circus around Luigi Mangione murder trial
The highly anticipated murder trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, is facing extra scrutiny and potential disruptions. Concerns have arisen regarding limits on reporters' press access, compounded by global interest and social media influencers gathering at major US criminal cases for clicks and money.
- Luigi Mangione's livestream stunt aims to get influencers to 'pressure' jurors: former prosecutor
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue for livestreaming his murder trial to pressure jurors through influencer content, according to a former prosecutor. They claim media access rules are unconstitutional and that increased public attention could lead to jury nullification or acquittal.
- Luigi Mangione seeks to broadcast trial live
Luigi Mangione is seeking to broadcast his trial live. He is facing state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Luigi Mangione plea talks raise showdown over Brian Thompson murder trial
Manhattan prosecutors warn they may oppose a federal plea deal for Luigi Mangione if it could disrupt his upcoming New York murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A federal judge delayed Mangione's trial to January 2027 to prioritize the state case, and prosecutors emphasized the need to ensure a fair outcome in the state prosecution.
- Palantir spent $17.2 million flying its CEO Alex Karp around in 2025. It’s part of a private-jet boom sweeping the C-suite
Palantir spent $17.2 million in 2025 on private jet travel for its CEO, Alex Karp, reflecting a 19% increase in company-funded private jet spending among Fortune 500 CEOs between 2021 and 2024. Meta and Starbucks also incurred significant private jet expenses for their CEOs, citing security concerns and talent retention as key drivers of the trend.
- Rubio to designate more far-left groups as terrorist organizations: ‘Unique evil’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to designate more far-left groups as terrorist organizations, citing the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as well as an attempted assassination on President Trump, as examples of a 'distinctive and unique evil' linked to political extremism.
- Op-ed | Is antifa really a domestic terrorist group?
Donald Trump labeled antifa as a domestic terrorist group, citing NSPM-7 which claims left-wing activists engage in organized political violence. The article argues that antifa is a decentralized network opposing fascism and that the administration's narrative excludes other violent incidents, such as the Capitol attack. It also notes Trump's previous refusal to condemn white supremacists at the 2017 Charlottesville rally.
- January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial
A federal judge set jury selection for the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione to begin on January 5, with opening arguments scheduled for January 25. The judge noted the federal trial cannot proceed faster than the defendant's state trial, which starts on September 8, and outlined guidelines for a confidential juror questionnaire and the use of six alternate jurors.
- January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione's federal murder trial is set to begin on January 5, with opening arguments on January 25. The trial follows Mangione's state case, which starts September 8, and Judge Margaret Garnett has outlined guidelines including a non-public juror questionnaire and six alternate jurors.
- January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial
Federal jury selection for Luigi Mangione's murder trial is set for January 5, with opening arguments on January 25. Judge Margaret Garnett adjusted the schedule due to Mangione’s state trial in September and ruled the juror questionnaire cannot be disclosed yet. Prosecutors requested six alternate jurors, which Garnett approved despite noting it may be excessive for a two-to-three-week trial.
- Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been delayed until January to allow his lawyers to focus on his state murder trial starting in September. Mangione arrived late to a court hearing due to an elevator malfunction, marking the second recent delay in his court appearances.
- Luigi Mangione’s federal trial postponed until January to avoid court pileup, judge says
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial was postponed to January to avoid overlapping with his state court trial starting in September. The judge cited scheduling conflicts and challenges in conducting jury selection amid media attention and dual proceedings. Mangione faces murder and weapons charges in state court and stalking in federal court for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing postponed until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed until January by a judge.
- Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed to January to allow his lawyers to focus on his state murder trial starting in September. The federal trial’s jury selection will begin on January 5, with opening statements on January 25, as Judge Margaret Garnett cited the impossibility of conducting jury selection while Mangione’s team handles the state case.
- Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed to January by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett to allow his lawyers to focus on his state murder trial.
- Judge sets January 2027 federal trial date for Luigi Mangione
A federal judge in Lower Manhattan has set the trial date for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The trial is scheduled for January 2027.
- Luigi Mangione’s federal trial postponed to January
Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed to January. Mangione, 28, pleaded not guilty to federal stalking charges during a hearing in New York City on February 21, 2025.
- Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione, 28, is scheduled to appear in federal court for a pretrial hearing and faces state and federal charges related to the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione, 28, is set to appear in federal court for a pretrial hearing and has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges related to the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
- Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges related to the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
- Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges stemming from the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
- Luigi Mangione pretrial hearing expected Monday
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing for federal charges related to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is scheduled for Monday at Manhattan Federal Court. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the case.
- Palisades Fire deadlock fuels fear that ideology is creeping into jury box — and Mangione could be next
A deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire case has raised concerns about ideological influences in jury decisions, with fears that similar issues could affect Luigi Mangione's trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of causing the fire, received a mistrial after jurors split 10-2, and a retrial is planned. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani warns that public sympathy for Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could lead to jury nullification.
- Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse federal prosecutors of violating his rights
Luigi Mangione's attorneys claim federal prosecutors violated his rights. Mangione faces state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
- Op-ed | Why did Luigi Mangione’s defense team raise, then drop, their ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense?
Luigi Mangione's defense team initially raised an 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense for his murder trial but later withdrew it. The defense claimed the legal strategy could reduce murder charges to manslaughter under New York law, though it requires the defendant to prove emotional distress triggered the killing.
- Luigi Mangione overruled his own lawyers with a 'change of heart' on psych defense, legal expert says
Luigi Mangione withdrew a planned psychiatric defense in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, likely due to concerns about federal charges. The defense could have reduced his state murder charge to manslaughter but may have jeopardized his federal case, which has no equivalent legal protection.
- Legal analysis of Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdrawing psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision is analyzed by CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson.