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Mangione Seeks Delay in Federal Murder Trial Until 2027

3/19/2026

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers asked to postpone his federal murder trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson until January 2027.
They argue a June state trial would force two complex trials at once and violate his rights.
The defense says jury selection would hinder Mangione's ability to participate in his defense, given that he is 27 and has pleaded not guilty.
Mangione faces a potential life sentence if convicted in either trial.

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers asked to postpone his federal murder trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson until January 2027.
They argue a June state trial would force two complex trials at once and violate his rights.
The defense says jury selection would hinder Mangione's ability to participate in his defense, given that he is 27 and has pleaded not guilty.
Mangione faces a potential life sentence if convicted in either trial.