Key Facts

• Luigi Mangione is charged with crimes related to the death of Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.
• Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both federal and state charges.
• His state trial will start in September 2026, and his federal trial will start in January 2027.
• Prosecutors wrote a letter stating they would seek a stiff sentence if Mangione pleads guilty federally.
• The letter mentions concerns that a federal guilty plea could affect the fairness of the state case.
• Prosecutors may inform the federal court if a plea harms the state prosecution and highlight any victim family opposition.
• The Manhattan District Attorney's office did not comment publicly on the case.
• Mangione’s legal team has not responded to requests for comment.