NEW YORK – Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson in an assassination-style ambush in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024, is awaiting trial on his state and federal murder charges.
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When is Luigi Mangione’s trial?
The answer to the question of when Mangione’s trial begins is threefold, as he faces charges in three jurisdictions: federal, New York State and Pennsylvania.
What we know:
His New York State trial is expected to begin first. He was arraigned and indicted, pleading not guilty to the 11 charges, which include murder as an act of terrorism, in late December 2024. His last court appearance in this case was Feb. 21, 2025. A trial date was not set.
Federal prosecutors have yet to bring an indictment against Mangione; once indicted, Mangione can enter a plea in response to the federal charges. The delay in bringing the federal indictment first came after prosecutors and lawyers jointly requested more time to prepare for the trial, and has since been continued twice more. The last continuance set a court appearance for April 18, 2025.…