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Lawyers and federal prosecutors have scheduled a Friday hearing after reports that Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal stalking case tied to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea would cover federal stalking counts that carry life sentences and will prompt legal fights over whether New York state murder charges can proceed.
The 28-year-old Mangione has pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges linked to the December 2024 killing of Thompson in Manhattan. He faces a maximum life sentence in federal court. He remains charged in New York state with eight felonies including second-degree murder, with a September trial date, as lawyers contend about double jeopardy across courts.
Mangione has pleaded guilty in a federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. A state murder trial is set for September 8, while the federal case could lead to a life sentence. Prosecutors say a large trove of evidence supports the guilt, including surveillance video and a 3D-printed pistol.