Summary
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be back in court for a pretrial hearing about evidence in the case. His defense argues that evidence was obtained unlawfully and should not be used in court. Mangione, who was arrested in Pennsylvania and is held without bail, denies all charges.
Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- He was arrested on December 9, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty to charges, including murder and weapons violations.
- The court hearing will discuss whether certain evidence can be used at trial.
- His defense claims his rights were violated during the arrest and evidence collection.
- Mangione's supporters have raised over $1.3 million for his legal defense.
- Prosecutors, including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, seek the death penalty for the case.
- President Trump and others refer to Mangione as a "cold-blooded assassin."
