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One year on, federal trial looms in UnitedHealthcare CEO slaying

One year on, federal trial looms in UnitedHealthcare CEO slaying

Summary

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed a year ago while entering an investor conference in New York City. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested and faces both state and federal charges.

Key Facts

  • Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
  • He was shot and killed on December 4, 2024, in New York City.
  • The incident occurred outside a hotel before an investor conference.
  • Luigi Mangione was arrested five days later in Pennsylvania.
  • Mangione is charged with the crime and faces both state and federal charges.
  • The Department of Justice plans to seek the death penalty for Mangione.
  • Mangione recently appeared in New York state court for a pretrial hearing.
  • A federal court date is set for early next year.

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