Luigi Mangione set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges in CEO killing

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Luigi Mangione to Face Arraignment in New York Federal Court for United Healthcare CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be arraigned in New York federal court on Friday on a four-count indictment for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A federal grand jury recently indicted Mangione on four counts, including murder through the use of a firearm, firearms offense, and two counts of stalking.

The arraignment is set for 1 p.m. Friday in Manhattan federal court. Mangione stands accused of stalking Thompson outside the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan and fatally shooting him on Dec. 4, 2024. Thompson was on his way to an investors’ conference when the tragic incident occurred.

Following the murder, Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days later. Initially charged in a federal complaint related to the murder, he now faces formal charges in the upcoming arraignment.

The most serious charge, murder through the use of a firearm, carries the possibility of the death penalty if Mangione is convicted. Attorney General Pam Bondi has already expressed her intent to pursue this penalty in the case.

Mangione’s defense team is actively working to prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, arguing that the Justice Department’s decision was politically motivated and violated established protocol. In addition to federal charges, Mangione also faces state charges in connection with the shooting and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Currently held in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Mangione awaits his arraignment and the legal proceedings that will follow. The case has garnered significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the severity of the charges against the defendant.

As the legal process unfolds, the outcome of Mangione’s arraignment and subsequent trial will be closely watched by the public and legal experts alike. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.