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Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO pleads guilty

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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal charges Friday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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  1. Luigi Mangione’s lawyers say he is pleading guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

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    Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO pleads guilty

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in NY federal court Friday, sources say (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty at a hearing Friday in Manhattan federal court, according to sources familiar with the planned hearing. It comes weeks before his state trial was set to begin.

  2. NBC New York

    Mangione expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court Friday, sources say (opens NBC New York)

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    Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty at a hearing Friday in Manhattan federal court, according to sources familiar with the planned hearing. It comes weeks before his state trial was set to begin.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: NY Times (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report.

  4. FOX 5 New York

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty on federal charges: What it could mean for his state case (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — and a deal could have a major impact on what happens next. Mangione’s lawyers and federal prosecutors are reportedly discussing a possible plea deal.

  5. KING 5 Seattle

    Reports: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    The expected plea change for Mangione comes less than a month before his state trial is set to begin.

  6. New York Post

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO (opens New York Post)

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    The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office — which has claimed “primary jurisdiction” in the case because it charged Mangione with the murder first — could also still push to take Mangione to trial if it disapproves of the terms of any plea deal.

  7. NBC News

    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges, sources tell NBC News (opens NBC News)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, according to sources familiar with the matter. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris reports on what kind of prison time Mangione could potentially be …

  8. WHEC Rochester

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in New York federal case (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty on Friday to federal charges in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, according to sources familiar with the matter.

  9. NWA Home Page

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges: report (opens NWA Home Page)

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    Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City two years ago, is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges on Friday, according to the New York Times.

  10. Conservative Review

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead GUILTY: NYT report (opens Conservative Review)

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    The man who allegedly murdered a health care CEO on the streets of Manhattan is expected to plead guilty Friday to federal charges, according to the New York Times, citing "two people with knowledge of the matter.

  11. CBS News

    Luigi Mangione in discussions about possible guilty plea, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

  12. Kokomo Tribune

    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in his federal case in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, AP source says (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in his federal case in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, AP source says.

  13. Bangor Daily News

    Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter.

  14. KAAL Rochester

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter.

  15. Rolling Stone

    What Happens If Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court Tomorrow? (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Lawyers weigh in on how a federal plea deal could affect his upcoming state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

  16. Winchester Star

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in CEO's killing (opens Winchester Star)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according…

  17. Toledo Blade

    Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over UnitedHealthcare killing (opens Toledo Blade)

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    NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter.

  18. HuffPost

    Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty To Charges In Federal Healthcare CEO Killing Case: Reports (opens HuffPost)

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    If a deal comes together, it would likely delay his state murder trial set to begin next month.

  19. PBS NewsHour

    AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

  20. Deseret News

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty — and it could upend his state trial (opens Deseret News)

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    Luigi Mangione , who is accused in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty to the federal charges against him in a special court conference on Friday, according to multiple news outlets.

  21. Gothamist

    If Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, here’s what lawyers say may happen next (opens Gothamist)

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    Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at Manhattan Supreme Court on May 18, 2026 in New York City. The possible plea agreement comes just weeks before Mangione is expected to stand trial in state court. [ more › ]

  22. Local News 8

    Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case as soon as Friday (opens Local News 8)

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    By Kara Scannell, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione could plead guilty as soon as Friday to federal criminal charges tied to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, people familiar with the matter said.

  23. New York Times

    What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Cases and Potential Plea Deal (opens New York Times)

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    Mr. Mangione faces federal charges of stalking that resulted in the death of a health insurance executive. A guilty plea could close the federal case — and complicate a separate state murder trial.

  24. CBS News

    Details on potential Luigi Mangione plea deal (opens CBS News)

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    Luigi Mangione, who is accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges in the case, sources tell CBS News. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.

  25. NBC News

    Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case (opens NBC News)

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    The expected plea comes as Mangione faces a separate state murder case in New York and his attorneys continue to raise double-jeopardy concerns. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.

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