Luigi Mangione's State Trial Tentatively Scheduled for June

Judge says trial could be pushed to September if federal case is appealed.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Luigi Mangione's state murder case is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 8, according to Judge Gregory Carro. Carro said he could push the trial date to September 8 if the Department of Justice decides to appeal a ruling in Mangione's federal case. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges.

Why it matters

The trial date for this high-profile murder case has significant implications, as it will determine when Mangione faces justice for the alleged killing of a prominent business leader. The potential delay due to a federal appeal also highlights the complex legal proceedings involved.

The details

Mangione appeared for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 18, 2025. He is accused of gunning down Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges.

  • Mangione appeared for a suppression of evidence hearing on December 18, 2025.
  • Mangione's state murder trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026.
  • The trial date could be pushed to September 8, 2026 if the Department of Justice decides to appeal a ruling in Mangione's federal case.

The players

Luigi Mangione

The defendant accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.

Brian Thompson

The UnitedHealthcare CEO who was allegedly killed by Mangione in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.

Judge Gregory Carro

The judge presiding over Mangione's state murder case.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Mangione out on bail.

The takeaway

This high-profile murder case highlights the complex legal proceedings involved when a defendant faces both state and federal charges, as well as the potential for delays due to appeals and other factors.