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  • CRIMEAug 15 · 11:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 04:21 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 04:18 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 04:17 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 04:17 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 00:30 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 11:48 UTCPIX11 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.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 10:30 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 10:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 04:04 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 04:04 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 13 · 21:23 UTCKITV4 HONOLULU
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 11 · 10:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 9 · 11:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 5 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 4 · 22:45 UTCKXRM FOX21 COLORADO SPRINGS
    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.

  • CRIMEJul 27 · 21:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • BUSINESSJul 27 · 19:55 UTCFORTUNE
    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.

  • POLITICSJul 16 · 15:30 UTCNY POST
    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.

  • POLITICSJul 13 · 16:00 UTCAMNY
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 20:55 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 20:55 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 20:55 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 20:23 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 19:00 UTCAMNY
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 18:22 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 18:21 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 18:21 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 17:03 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 17:03 UTCGOTHAMIST
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 10:36 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 10:36 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 10:36 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LA
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 09:46 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 09:33 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 27 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 25 · 23:35 UTCCBS NEWS
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 16:45 UTCAMNY
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 20 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • CRIMEJun 19 · 22:09 UTCCBS NEWS
    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.