Key facts
- Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is due for a state court hearing on Wednesday.
- Mangione missed a Tuesday court appearance due to a paperwork error by prosecutors.
- The state murder trial for Mangione is scheduled to begin on September 8.
- Federal murder and weapons charges against Mangione were dismissed, but he still faces stalking charges.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges in both state and federal cases.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024, is due for a state court hearing on Wednesday. Mangione, 28, missed a scheduled court appearance on Tuesday due to a paperwork error by prosecutors, which the judge called "unfortunate." The hearing, overseen by Justice Gregory Carro, is expected to address jury questionnaires.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons, and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. His state murder trial is scheduled for September 8. In a separate federal case, U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett had previously dismissed murder and weapons charges against Mangione, though he still faces stalking charges, with jury selection set for September and opening statements in November.
The killing of Thompson, who led UnitedHealth Group's insurance unit, occurred outside a hotel where he was staying for an investor conference. Graphic footage of the incident and a subsequent manhunt led to Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania.