Joel Seidemann

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 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.