Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, denies state terror and murder charges
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty in a New York court on Monday. The 26-year-old faces 11 charges, including first-degree murder. Mangione is also charged with terror and weapon offenses. His attorney raised concerns about the fairness of his trial, citing the public spectacle of his extradition.
The case has drawn significant attention, with Mangione becoming a symbol of public frustration toward the U.S. healthcare system.
Prosecutors revealed a trove of evidence, including hours of surveillance footage and a notebook found with Mangione that outlined his hatred for the insurance industry. The FBI and NYPD are coordinating the investigation, with federal charges in the works for his interstate travel and use of the internet to plan the murder.
Mangione’s arrest came after a weeklong manhunt, and he faces life in prison for state charges, with the death penalty possible for federal murder charges. The shooting, which occurred on a busy Manhattan sidewalk, has sparked debate about corporate greed and the healthcare system. Investigators believe the murder was a symbolic attack against the industry’s leaders.
