Coverage dated August 12, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty Friday in federal case

Headline from WCBD News 2

Accused killer Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday morning. Sources familiar with the matter have said he is expected to plead guilty in his federal case, which will affect his state case.

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Just the News
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in New York federal case: sources (opens Just the News)
Published Aug 12, 2026
Just the News's feed description
If he pleads guilty to the federal charges, his lawyers are expected to seek dismissal of some or all of the charges in his state case.
Forbes
Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty In Federal Court, Report Says (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 13, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The guilty plea won’t necessarily get him out of his separate state trial next month.
ABC News
Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say (opens ABC News)
Published Aug 13, 2026
ABC News's feed description
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
ABC 13 Houston
Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Aug 13, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
The Daily Caller
Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 13, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
‘Defense could attempt to get the state case thrown out.’
ABC News
Mangione federal guilty plea expected to be announced, sources say: What to know (opens ABC News)
Published Aug 14, 2026
ABC News's feed description
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are expected to discuss a possible guilty plea in his federal case on Friday.
News Nation Now
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty at federal court hearing (opens News Nation Now)
Published Aug 14, 2026
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The emergency federal court hearing request came shortly after a judge in Mangione’s state case confirmed jury selection would start Sept 8.
ABC 13 Houston
Luigi Mangione federal guilty plea expected to be announced Friday, sources say: What to know ahead of court (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Aug 14, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are expected to discuss a possible guilty plea in his federal case on Friday.
Forbes
Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty In Federal Court Today (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The guilty plea won’t necessarily get him out of his separate state trial next month.
CBS News
News expected in Luigi Mangione federal case. Here's what to know. (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 14, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Luigi Mangione may plead guilty as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors, sources tell CBS News. Katrina Kaufman reports.
WCBD News 2
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty Friday in federal case (opens WCBD News 2)
Published Aug 14, 2026
WCBD News 2's feed description
Accused killer Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday morning. Sources familiar with the matter have said he is expected to plead guilty in his federal case, which will affect his state case.
Phl17
What is an open plea, which Luigi Mangione entered in court? (opens Phl17)
Published Aug 14, 2026
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By entering the plea, Mangione avoids state charges or sentencing in New York under double jeopardy protections.

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