Luigi Mangione, the man charged with shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in 2024. pleaded guilty to the federal stalking charges.This comes after he previously pleaded not guilty to both the federal and state charges in New York for the deadly shooting.
The 28-year-old allocated in court, revealing that he “posed as a potential investor and emailed the insurance giant to confirm the location of the investors conference so he could track Thompson’s location,” per NBC News. He did so in front of Thompson’s family.
“I emailed UnitedHealthcare with the intent to shoot Brian Thompson,” Mangione said in his statement. “On the morning of Dec. 4, 2024 I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan in his back.”
He said that he “understood my actions would place [Thompson] in fear of death and bodily injury,” adding that he “knew what I was doing was illegal.”
Sentencing for the federal trial is set to take place on Dec. 18. Mangione faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. As for his state trial, it is currently set to carry a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Mangione’s lawyers have filed for the state charges to be dismissed under New York’s double jeopardy law.
Brian Thompson’s Family Releases Statement
Following Mangione’s guilty plea, Thompson’s family released a statement.
“Today’s guilty plea marks an important step toward justice for Brian and for our family,” the family said, per PEOPLE. “While nothing will ease the pain of losing him, we are grateful that the federal justice system has held the person responsible for this heinous act accountable.”
“Now we look to the court to ensure that sentencing reflects the severity of this crime,” the statement continued. “We remain mindful that additional proceedings in New York and Pennsylvania are still to come, and we will continue to seek the justice Brian deserves.”
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