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Luigi Mangione Plea Could End State Trial | New York City News
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024, may plead guilty as early as Friday — a move that could collapse his state murder trial but isn’t guaranteed. Facing federal and state charges, Mangione claims double jeopardy, while prosecutors argue the gravity of the crime can’t be dismissed by a federal plea. His case has ignited anger over health insurance practices, with him becoming a symbol for those frustrated by insurers’ claim denials. Evidence against him includes a 3D-printed gun, a notebook outlining his…
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