Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court, Then Moves to Dismiss the New York Murder Case

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday morning in Manhattan federal court to two counts of stalking resulting in death in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. There was no plea agreement and no agreed sentencing range. Reading a statement to U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett, Mangione said he shot Thompson and that he knew what he was doing was illegal; his attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo said he has accepted full responsibility for Thompson's death. Members of Thompson's family, including his mother, sat in the front row alongside UnitedHealthcare executives. Garnett found Mangione fully competent to plead and told him he faces a maximum of life in prison, that he would serve at least 85 percent of any term, and that a state sentence could be added to it. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald said prosecutors intend to seek the maximum. Within the hour, Mangione's lawyers moved to dismiss the New York murder case on double jeopardy grounds, arguing dual prosecutions arising from the same event violate his rights. That state trial is set for September 8. Sentencing is December 18.Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll!Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.