New York Court Sets Luigi Mangione Murder Trial for June 8

Judge rules state trial will precede federal trial despite objections from Mangione's legal team.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A New York judge has scheduled the state trial of alleged murderer Luigi Mangione to begin on June 8, despite objections from Mangione's legal team. The 27-year-old Mangione faces charges including second-degree murder and firearms offenses in the state case, as well as federal stalking charges related to the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Why it matters

The scheduling of the state trial ahead of the federal trial has raised concerns about double jeopardy, with Mangione arguing that he is being tried twice for the same alleged crime. The case highlights the complex legal proceedings involved when a defendant faces both state and federal charges for the same incident.

The details

During a hearing on Friday, New York Court of Claims Judge Gregory Carro set the June 8 trial date, stating that the state has done most of the work on the case and should be allowed to proceed first. Mangione's lead defense attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, argued that the state trial date would conflict with the federal trial scheduled to begin on September 8. Mangione faces up to life in prison if convicted in either the state or federal case.

  • The state trial is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026.
  • The federal trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026.

The players

Luigi Mangione

A 27-year-old man accused of murder and facing charges in both state and federal courts.

Gregory Carro

The New York Court of Claims judge who scheduled the state trial to begin on June 8.

Karen Friedman Agnifilo

The lead defense attorney for Luigi Mangione, who argued against the state trial date due to conflicts with the federal trial.

Brian Thompson

The former CEO of UnitedHealth Group who was killed in a shooting in 2024, leading to federal stalking charges against Mangione.

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What they’re saying

“It's the same trial twice. One plus one equals two. Double jeopardy by any common-sense definition.”

— Luigi Mangione

“It appears that the federal government has reneged on their agreement to allow the state, who has done most of the work in this case, to go first.”

— Gregory Carro, New York Court of Claims Judge

What’s next

Mangione's defense attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, may file for an extension to delay the federal trial, which the federal judge presiding over that case would have to decide.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal proceedings involved when a defendant faces both state and federal charges for the same incident, raising concerns about double jeopardy and the coordination between different levels of the justice system.