Karen Friedman Agnifilo

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione argue that media access rules for his state murder trial, which limit coverage to 68 journalists, violate his constitutional right to a public trial. The defense claims the guidelines were created without their consultation and seeks a public hearing and transparency in the selection process.

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.

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's lawyers reversed their decision to pursue a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. They withdrew the extreme emotional disturbance claim, which could have reduced his potential sentence from murder to manslaughter. The trial is scheduled to begin on September 8.

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 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, 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 attorney denies he supports political violence as new attacks linked to unrelated suspects emerge. Recent incidents include a failed assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and arson attacks referencing Mangione, prompting officials to warn against incendiary rhetoric.