Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
Luigi Mangione has admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after pleading guilty to federal charges of interstate stalking resulting in death. “I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died,” the 28-year-old admitted in Manhattan federal court on Friday. Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, was shot from behind on 4 December, 2024 as [...] The post Mangione admits killing…
Luigi Mangione, 28, admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan federal court on Friday. Mangione shot Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, in the back as he walked into a hotel on December 4, 2024. Thompson was a high-profile figure in the healthcare industry. Mangione, who initially pleaded not guilty, now admits to planning the crime ahead of time, crossing state lines with the intent to kill, and using a 3-D-printed gun equipped with a silencer and magazine.
He said he was motivated to kill Thompson due to his personal experiences with the healthcare system, having endured severe back pain for years. Mangione also admitted to posing as an investor to email UnitedHealthcare about the annual investor conference in Manhattan, where Thompson was scheduled to attend. His guilty plea could impact his state charges, which include second-degree murder, possession of a forged instrument, and multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
His case is set for sentencing on December 18, while the federal sentencing is scheduled for December 18 as well.
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