Gregory Carro

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's lawyers abruptly withdrew their plan to use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial after initially announcing it. The defense, which could reduce his charge to manslaughter under state law, was reversed just one day after being disclosed in court. Judge Gregory Carro sealed related documents, and the legal team provided no clear reasoning for the change.

Luigi Mangione's legal team abandoned a psychiatric defense in his trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after just one day. The defense had initially claimed Mangione was under 'extreme emotional disturbance' at the time of the 4 December 2024 shooting.

Luigi Mangione withdrew his psychiatric defense in the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination case, per court filings, with no explanation provided. The judge maintained sealed records from prior proceedings, and the move shifts the trial's potential legal strategy away from an 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense. Mangione faces state and federal charges and is scheduled for trial in September.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdrew their planned psychiatric defense for his state murder trial, reversing a prior decision. The defense had aimed to claim extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which could have led to a manslaughter conviction. Mangione’s state trial begins Sept. 8, with a federal trial following on Oct. 13.

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, is using an 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense in a New York state murder case. The strategy aims to reduce charges from murder to manslaughter, while a federal case proceeds separately. A gun magazine charge was dropped during the proceedings.

Luigi Mangione's defense team is arguing he suffered extreme emotional disturbance during the alleged 2024 killing of former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, potentially reducing charges from murder to manslaughter. A sealed hearing discussed the strategy, and a charge related to a gun magazine was dropped. The defense strategy differs from an insanity plea and is not available in the separate federal murder case.

Luigi Mangione will use an 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense at his New York murder trial for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The defense could reduce his charge from murder to manslaughter if successful, with the judge ordering the defense to disclose their psychiatric expert and specific mental defect by a deadline.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will attempt to assert a psychiatric defense, arguing he experienced extreme emotional disturbance during the murder case. Judge Gregory Carro confirmed the defense's strategy based on this claim.

Luigi Mangione's legal team plans to use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing 'extreme emotional disturbance.' Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro ordered the defense to provide medical records and an expert's name, while prosecutors seek to move Mangione to Rikers Island for easier transport to Bellevue Hospital for evaluations.

Luigi Mangione will use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing he was under extreme emotional disturbance. A jury could convict him of manslaughter instead of murder if they accept the defense, while his federal case remains unaffected by this strategy.

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 will use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing he was under extreme emotional disturbance. A judge approved the defense strategy, which could lead to a manslaughter conviction instead of murder. The case includes federal charges and evidence like a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook linking Mangione to the crime.

Luigi Mangione's state murder case hearing was postponed to Wednesday after prosecutors failed to send required paperwork to the jail. Mangione, charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces life imprisonment if convicted in either state or federal trials, with his state trial set for September 8 and federal trial for October 13.

Luigi Mangione's state murder hearing was delayed after prosecutors failed to notify the jail he was needed in court. Mangione, charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, remains in federal custody and has pleaded not guilty in both state and federal cases. Evidence including a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook detailing plans to target a health insurance executive were cited in the case.

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial hearing was postponed to Wednesday after prosecutors failed to notify his jail of his court appearance. Mangione, 28, faces state and federal charges in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.

Luigi Mangione's state murder hearing was postponed after prosecutors failed to notify his jail of the court date. Mangione, charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has pleaded not guilty in both state and federal cases and faces potential life imprisonment if convicted.

Mangione is back in court Tuesday following a secret hearing. Judge Gregory Carro scheduled the hearing earlier this month, but the purpose of both the June 3 conference and Tuesday's hearing remains undisclosed.

Mangione is returning to court on Tuesday following a secret hearing. New York Judge Gregory Carro scheduled the hearing earlier this month, but the purpose of both the June 3 conference and Tuesday's hearing remains undisclosed.

Mangione is back in court after a secret hearing held on Tuesday. The hearing was scheduled by New York Judge Gregory Carro, with both the June 3 conference and Tuesday's hearing remaining shrouded in secrecy.

Mangione returned to court for a hearing on Tuesday following a secret hearing scheduled by Judge Gregory Carro. The purpose of the June 3 conference and Tuesday's hearing remains undisclosed.

Mangione is returning to court Tuesday following a secret hearing. New York Judge Gregory Carro scheduled the hearing earlier this month, with both the June 3 conference and Tuesday's hearing described as secretive.

Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, had his hearing sealed at the defense's request, raising transparency concerns. The case involves state and federal charges, with trials scheduled for later this year. Evidence includes a gun, 3D-printed silencer, and a notebook, while some items like a phone and passport are suppressed.

A New York judge held a closed-door hearing in Luigi Mangione's murder trial, refusing to hear media pushback. The hearing involved the accused killer, prosecutors, and the judge, with Mangione likely participating via video feed from jail.

A hearing in Luigi Mangione's state murder case was held in secret after Judge Gregory Carro excluded the press and public without explanation. The defense requested the sealed virtual proceeding, but no details were provided, raising concerns about transparency. A public hearing is scheduled for June 16.

A New York state judge held a sealed hearing in Luigi Mangione's case for the alleged murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson, at the request of the defense. Mangione faces a state trial on 8 September and a federal trial, with the case sparking public anger against for-profit healthcare practices.