Judge Sets Murder Trial for Luigi Mangione in June

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A judge has scheduled a state murder trial for Luigi Mangione to begin on June 8, three months before jury selection in his federal case. Mangione, 27, objected to the June trial date, arguing it will conflict with his preparation for the federal trial, which involves allegations that he stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The judge rejected the defense's request to delay the state trial, telling them to 'be ready' on June 8.

Why it matters

The scheduling of the state and federal trials for Mangione raises double jeopardy concerns, as the cases involve the same alleged course of conduct. The state has priority of jurisdiction, so scheduling the state trial first could help Manhattan prosecutors avoid potential double jeopardy issues if Mangione is tried federally first.

The details

Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024. Prosecutors say surveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting Thompson from behind as he walked to a midtown Manhattan hotel. Police say the ammunition used had the words 'delay,' 'deny' and 'depose' written on it, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, was arrested five days later at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

• Mangione's state murder trial is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026.
• Jury selection in Mangione's federal trial is set for September 8, 2026, followed by opening statements and testimony on October 13, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the state case is expected to rule in May on a defense request to exclude certain evidence that prosecutors say connects Mangione to the killing, including a 9mm handgun and a notebook in which they say he described his intent to 'wack' a health insurance executive.