Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2026 —

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident occurred outside a Midtown hotel in December 2024.

Mangione admitted to traveling to New York with the specific intent to shoot Thompson. During the commission of the crime, Mangione used a 3D-printed gun part. He has now pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the attack.

Sentencing for Mangione is scheduled for December 18th. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

In parallel legal proceedings, Mangione’s defense is reportedly seeking to dismiss state charges. The defense’s argument is based on New York’s double jeopardy law. They contend that Mangione’s federal plea for stalking charges should preclude a state trial for murder.



Story summarized from the original created by Jesse Zanger on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.

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