Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Luigi Mangione Court Hearing in CEO Killing Case
Luigi Mangione, a 27-year-old man, is accused of shooting and killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on a sidewalk in midtown Manhattan.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murder, stalking, and weapons charges.
He is due in court on Friday, where a judge will decide if certain evidence found in his backpack can be used in the trial.
The evidence includes a gun, a silencer, and journal entries.
Mangione's lawyers argue that the police searched his backpack illegally without a warrant, while prosecutors say the search was legal because Mangione was arrested for using fake identification.
The judge will also consider whether to throw out the indictment or block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.
Jury selection is scheduled for early September.
Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murder, stalking, and weapons charges.
A court hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the admissibility of evidence found in Mangione's backpack.
Mangione's lawyers argue that the evidence was illegally obtained without a warrant, while prosecutors claim the search was legal.
The judge will also consider motions to dismiss the indictment or block the death penalty, with jury selection set for early September.
- Who
- Luigi Mangione (defendant), Brian Thompson (victim)
- What
- Court hearing regarding evidence in CEO killing case
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Manhattan, New York
- Why
- To consider the admissibility of evidence and other legal motions
- Defendant
- Luigi Mangione
- Victim
- Brian Thompson (UnitedHealthcare CEO)
- Charges
- Murder, stalking, weapons charges
- Hearing Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Judge
- Margaret Garnett (U.S. District Judge)
- Location
- Manhattan, New York
- Jury Selection
- Scheduled for early September