Luigi Mangione's prosecution for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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1. December 2024

   Dec 4– 7Police believe the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO quickly left NYC on a bus after shooting110 articles · 48 independent sources

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2. Dec 4– 5UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Police appear to be closing in on shooter's identity, sources say278 articles · 94 independent sources

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3. Dec 4– 8NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO41 articles · 15 independent sources

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4. Dec 4– 6Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO prompts flurry of stories on social media over denied insurance claims37 articles · 21 independent sources

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5. Dec 5– 9A timeline of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and search for his killer170 articles · 53 independent sources

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6. Dec 5Gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO left message on ammunition, AP source says6 articles · 6 independent sources

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7. Dec 6– 7NYPD finds bag possibly belonging to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer6 articles · 6 independent sources

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8. Dec 6Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass14 articles · 13 independent sources

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9. Dec 6– 7FBI offers up to $50K for information as search for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect continues69 articles · 33 independent sources

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10. Dec 8– 13Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurer121 articles · 48 independent sources

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11. Dec 9– 10Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO contests extradition to New York20 articles · 11 independent sources

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12. Dec 9– 11Roommate says Luigi Mangione was experiencing health problems right before the shooting13 articles · 9 independent sources

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13. Dec 9– 14Luigi Mangione retains high-powered New York attorney as he faces second-degree murder charge30 articles · 18 independent sources

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14. Dec 9– 11Luigi Mangione fingerprints match some found near CEO murder scene: Official186 articles · 51 independent sources

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15. Dec 10UnitedHealthcare CEO was likely killed with a ghost gun that can be made at home29 articles · 15 independent sources

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16. Dec 10– 13Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing was not a member of the health insurer102 articles · 34 independent sources

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17. Dec 10– 17Luigi Mangione indicted on terror charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing117 articles · 36 independent sources

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18. Dec 11Elizabeth Warren says killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO was a warning: 'You can only push people so far'6 articles · 6 independent sources

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19. Dec 11– 12UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Gun found on suspect matches shell casings at scene32 articles · 17 independent sources

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20. Dec 12– 19Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York65 articles · 42 independent sources

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21. Dec 12– 15Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione tops $100,00023 articles · 4 independent sources

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22. Dec 13Who will get the reward for turning in suspected CEO-killer Luigi Mangione?11 articles · 5 independent sources

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23. Dec 13– 19CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione expected to appear at hearing on extradition to New York36 articles · 12 independent sources

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24. Dec 13– 14After UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect's identity15 articles · 5 independent sources

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25. Dec 14Luigi Mangione's mother spoke to FBI day before son's arrest in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Sources15 articles · 4 independent sources

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26. Dec 17– 20UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York124 articles · 47 independent sources

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27. Dec 18Shockingly high number of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder was "acceptable"12 articles · 6 independent sources

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28. Dec 23– 24Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death97 articles · 66 independent sources

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29. Dec 23Luigi Mangione to be arraigned in New York on state charges in CEO murder5 articles · 2 independent sources

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30. January 2025

    Jan 23– 24UnitedHealthcare Names New CEO Weeks After Brian Thompson Murder30 articles · 18 independent sources

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31. February 2025

    Feb 21– 22Luigi Mangione appears in New York court in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case68 articles · 32 independent sources

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32. March 2025

    Mar 25Mangione wants a laptop in jail while he awaits trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO25 articles · 18 independent sources

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33. Mar 26– 27A heart-shaped note was found in socks bound for Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say14 articles · 13 independent sources

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34. April 2025

    Apr 1– 2Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione98 articles · 71 independent sources

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35. Apr 11– 12Luigi Mangione: Lawyers ask judge to block DOJ from seeking death penalty17 articles · 13 independent sources

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36. Apr 17– 18Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO47 articles · 37 independent sources

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37. Apr 25– 26Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing92 articles · 48 independent sources

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38. May 2025

    May 2Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing8 articles · 8 independent sources

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39. June 2025

    Jun 5Luigi Mangione’s diary reveals the motive for killing United Healthcare’s CEO, prosecutors say9 articles · 9 independent sources

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40. July 2025

    Jul 18Luigi Mangione’s attorneys say prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records10 articles · 10 independent sources

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41. August 2025

    Aug 13– 14New York man charged with cyberstalking family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO9 articles · 8 independent sources

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42. Aug 29Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO has inspired followers, prosecutors say9 articles · 5 independent sources

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43. September 2025

    Sep 16– 17New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand61 articles · 45 independent sources

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44. Sep 16Luigi Mangione returns to state court for first time in months8 articles · 8 independent sources

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45. Sep 16Luigi Mangione due in court amid double jeopardy fight in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing16 articles · 9 independent sources

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46. Sep 20Luigi Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case23 articles · 15 independent sources

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47. October 2025

    Oct 11Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO24 articles · 18 independent sources

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48. Oct 17Luigi Mangione's attorneys: White House making him 'pawn to further its political agenda'9 articles · 6 independent sources

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49. November 2025

    Nov 30– Dec 5Luigi Mangione returns to court Friday, patrolman set to testify23 articles · 14 independent sources

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50. Nov 30– Dec 4Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing40 articles · 20 independent sources

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51. December 2025

    Dec 1Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO14 articles · 10 independent sources

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52. Dec 2Luigi Mangione told Pennsylvania cop he was homeless before McDonald's arrest7 articles · 5 independent sources

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53. Dec 9Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down12 articles · 9 independent sources

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54. Dec 10Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'10 articles · 10 independent sources

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55. Dec 17– 18Judge says he's hopeful hearing on Luigi Mangione trial evidence will end this week12 articles · 10 independent sources

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56. Dec 20Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest15 articles · 13 independent sources

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57. January 2026

    Jan 8Federal prosecutors slam Mangione lawyers’ 'meritless' claims about Bondi’s lobbying ties6 articles · 5 independent sources

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58. Jan 9Lawyers for Luigi Mangione to fight over death penalty in federal court Friday33 articles · 24 independent sources

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59. Jan 28– 29Manhattan DA wants Luigi Mangione state trial to start July 1, before federal case12 articles · 7 independent sources

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60. Jan 29– 30A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say55 articles · 41 independent sources

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61. Jan 30– 31Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty65 articles · 48 independent sources

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62. Jan 30Luigi Mangione to appear in court after alleged jailbreak plot by Minnesota man9 articles · 3 independent sources

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63. February 2026

    Feb 6Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial set for June, judge rules21 articles · 20 independent sources

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64. Feb 6Luigi Mangione shouts 'double jeopardy' in court as 1st trial is set for June 8 at contentious hearing5 articles · 5 independent sources

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65. Feb 28Luigi Mangione dodges death penalty after federal prosecutors decline to appeal ruling12 articles · 6 independent sources

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66. March 2026

    Mar 18– 19Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials16 articles · 12 independent sources

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67. April 2026

    Apr 1– 3Luigi Mangione's federal trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO delayed again37 articles · 23 independent sources

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68. May 2026

    May 18Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Luigi Mangione’s murder trial13 articles · 12 independent sources

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69. May 18Judge will rule whether to suppress key evidence in Luigi Mangione’s New York murder trial34 articles · 19 independent sources

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70. June 2026

    Jun 17– 19Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense69 articles · 35 independent sources

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71. Jun 25– 26Luigi Mangione's defense team discussed plea deal in federal case: ABC News sources19 articles · 11 independent sources

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72. Jun 29– 30Judge sets January 2027 federal trial date for Luigi Mangione7 articles · 7 independent sources

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73. August 2026

    Aug 9– 12Luigi Mangione appears in pre-trial hearing before September trial begins25 articles · 19 independent sources

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74. Aug 11Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial scheduled to begin with jury selection on September 812 articles · 12 independent sources

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75. Aug 11Luigi Mangione returns to court Tuesday before jury selection in state murder case9 articles · 2 independent sources

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76. Aug 12Luigi Mangione plea talks ongoing ahead of Friday hearing in federal case, reports say54 articles · 17 independent sources

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77. Aug 12– 14Luigi Mangione federal guilty plea expected to be announced Friday, sources say: What to know ahead of court26 articles · 9 independent sources

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78. Aug 12– 13Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in New York federal case22 articles · 16 independent sources

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79. Aug 13– 14What is an open plea, which Luigi Mangione entered in court?27 articles · 12 independent sources

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80. Aug 13– 14Luigi Mangione is set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO214 articles · 63 independent sources

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81. Aug 13– 15Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO106 articles · 50 independent sources

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82. Aug 13– 15Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says8 articles · 3 independent sources

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83. Aug 13– 15Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson49 articles · 33 independent sources

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84. Aug 14Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty Friday in federal case19 articles · 3 independent sources

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85. Aug 14– 15Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO6 articles · 3 independent sources

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86. Aug 14Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case19 articles · 16 independent sources

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87. Aug 14– 17Luigi Mangione's state murder trial postponed amid double jeopardy fight12 articles · 10 independent sources

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88. Aug 17– 19Mangione's state trial delayed to argue double jeopardy motion7 articles · 7 independent sources

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89. Aug 17– 18Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight34 articles · 30 independent sources

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