Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial.
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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