Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waived his right to an extradition hearing and is expected to be flown back to New York to face multiple charges. He appeared in a Blair County, Pennsylvania court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing and to address extradition. Mangione is being held at Huntingdon State Correctional Institution. He was indicted on 11 counts in connection with the ambush homicide of Thompson. Mangione planned to waive extradition, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicated he will be brought to New York soon.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed readiness to hold the killer accountable. Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania following a five-day manhunt. He faces various charges, including murder and possession of a weapon. Mangione targeted Thompson due to grievances against corporate America and the health care system. Federal prosecutors are considering additional charges against Mangione.
Mangione’s Pennsylvania attorney plans to plead not guilty in both the New York and Pennsylvania cases. His attorney for the New York charges emphasized readiness to fight the charges. The decision by federal prosecutors to potentially add charges raises concerns about double jeopardy. The investigation and legal proceedings surrounding Mangione’s case continue, with federal prosecutors considering their next steps.
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