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December 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Luigi Mangione hires high-profile New York defense lawyer

Mangione retained the services of Manhattan defense attorney Karen Friedman, a longtime veteran of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
December 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione hires high-profile New York defense lawyer
December 15, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer tops $100K

Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.
December 15, 2024 at 1:45 PM
ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
December 15, 2024 at 8:50 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Mangione reported missing 2 weeks before attack

Luigi Mangione's mother filed a missing persons report about her son in San Francisco 16 days before he allegedly shot dead UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 15, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Luigi Mangione is escorted after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 10, 2024.
December 15, 2024 at 7:36 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting supporters may target police, courts: Analysts

Luigi Mangione -- the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson -- has been greeted by a surge of enthusiastic online support.
December 15, 2024 at 7:36 AM
A poster depicting Luigi Mangione hangs outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on Dec. 12, 2024, in New York.
December 15, 2024 at 2:52 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: FBI, NYPD spoke to Mangione's mom before arrest

Mangione’s mother had filed a missing persons report about her son on Nov. 18.
December 15, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson departs after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa, Dec. 10, 2024.
December 14, 2024 at 6:16 AM

Luigi Mangione could waive extradition, DA Bragg says

Luigi Mangione may waive extradition from Pennsylvania to New York City to face murder charges for killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
December 14, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Luigi Mangione could waive extradition, DA Bragg says
December 14, 2024 at 4:04 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Former prosecutor to defend Mangione in New York

Luigi Mangione may waive extradition to New York City as early as Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Friday.
December 14, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, is escorted after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa., Dec. 10, 2024.
December 14, 2024 at 12:46 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed tried to improve 'patchwork' system, exec says

The day after a masked gunman killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City, police in San Francisco gave the FBI a potentially valuable tip about the identity of the suspect
December 14, 2024 at 12:46 AM
This undated photo provided by UnitedHealth Group shows UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson. (AP Photo/UnitedHealth Group via AP)
December 14, 2024 at 12:05 AM

What we know about Luigi Mangione, man charged in CEO's murder

Luigi Mangione has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 14, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson departs after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa, Dec. 10, 2024.
December 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM

CEO shooting suspect's timeline before, during, after the brazen murder

The man charged with murder for gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested and charged after the shooting outside a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
December 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Police released photos of a suspect sought in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 13, 2024 at 8:38 PM

CEO killing suspect not member of UnitedHealthcare, company says

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the probe into Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who is fighting extradition.
December 13, 2024 at 8:38 PM
VIDEO: CEO killing suspect not member of UnitedHealthcare, company says
December 13, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Prosecutors take case against Luigi Mangione to grand jury

Sources tell ABC News that prosecutors have started presenting evidence against Mangione to a grand jury, seeking an indictment that could strengthen their case for his extradition from Pennsylvania.
December 13, 2024 at 3:48 PM
VIDEO: Prosecutors take case against Luigi Mangione to grand jury
December 13, 2024 at 1:19 AM

Prosecutors present evidence to grand jury for an indictment against Luigi Mangione

In Pennsylvania, Luigi Mangione faces charges for allegedly possessing an untraceable ghost gun. In New York, he is charged with second-degree murder.
December 13, 2024 at 1:19 AM
VIDEO: Prosecutors present evidence to grand jury to secure indictment against Luigi Mangione
December 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect allegedly boasted of making ghost gun: Sources

The firearm found on the suspect in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is believed to have been an untraceable ghost gun, according to police.
December 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM
"Ghost guns" seized in federal law enforcement actions are displayed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) field office in Glendale, Calif., April 18, 2022.
December 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Police build case against suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police investigators say they have matched the gun to three shell casings found at the scene and matched Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints to prints found near where Brian Thompson was gunned down.
December 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM
VIDEO: Police build case against suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO
December 12, 2024 at 5:46 PM

NY prosecutors presenting evidence to grand jury in CEO killing case

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky discusses the legal moves as Manhattan prosecutors work to secure an indictment against Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 12, 2024 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: NY prosecutors presenting evidence to grand jury in CEO killing case
December 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM

CEO killing: Mangione's gun matches shell casings from crime scene, NYPD says

The ghost gun allegedly in Luigi Mangione's possession when he was arrested has been matched to three shell casings recovered at the crime scene in New York.
December 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Surge of anti-corporate sentiment in aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

"Wanted" signs naming executives were posted in Manhattan this week, NYPD said.
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
December 12, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Who is the lawyer representing Luigi Mangione in his Pennsylvania case?

Luigi Mangione was charged in Pennsylvania with carrying a gun without a license, forgery, falsely identifying himself to police and possessing "instruments of crime."
December 12, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Thomas Dickey, attorney for suspected shooter Luigi Mangione speaks to press in front of the Blair County Courthouse after an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa.
December 12, 2024 at 1:18 PM

How police caught the suspect charged in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The suspect charged in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
December 12, 2024 at 1:18 PM
ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
December 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case: Manhattan DA vows accountability

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson in New York, could face additional charges, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
December 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson departs after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa., Dec. 10, 2024.
December 12, 2024 at 7:41 AM

NYPD has forensic evidence linking suspect Luigi Mangione to CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione was found in possession of a ghost gun that matches three shell casings recovered at the site of Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting in Midtown Manhattan, according to the NYPD.
December 12, 2024 at 7:41 AM
VIDEO: NYPD has forensic evidence linking suspect Luigi Mangione to CEO shooting
December 12, 2024 at 4:44 AM

Does research back up frustrations Americans feel toward the health care industry?

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, combined with the alleged grievances of the man suspected of shooting him, have put health care in the spotlight.
December 12, 2024 at 4:44 AM
UnitedHealth Group Inc. signage stands in front of company headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., March 9, 2016.
December 12, 2024 at 3:29 AM

Classmate of shooting suspect Luigi Mangione recalls his time on the robotics team

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Luigi Mangione’s former classmate, Hari Menon, who describes the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as a “super nice upperclassman.”
December 12, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Classmate of shooting suspect Luigi Mangione recalls his time on the robotics team
December 12, 2024 at 3:06 AM

The big story: CEO killing: Mangione's gun linked to crime scene

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December 12, 2024 at 3:06 AM
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December 12, 2024 at 2:59 AM

UnitedHealthcare parent company shares new message to employees after CEO's killing

A week after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York, the health insurer's parent company is praising him as "one of the good guys."
December 12, 2024 at 2:59 AM
This undated photo provided by UnitedHealth Group shows UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson.
December 12, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Family, friends of Luigi Mangione react to his arrest

Luigi Mangione was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Monday following a dayslong manhunt for the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 12, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson departs after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa, Dec. 10, 2024.
December 11, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Luigi Mangione appeared to detail health struggles. What to know about chronic pain

Luigi Mangione is charged with murder in the Dec. 4 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 11, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, is escorted after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa., Dec. 10, 2024.
December 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting timeline: How police tracked killer's movements

Luigi Mangione, 26, is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting timeline: How police tracked killer's movements
December 11, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Mounting evidence against Luigi Mangione in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The ghost gun allegedly in Luigi Mangione's possession in Pennsylvania was matched to three shell chasings recovered in New York, according to police commissioner Jessica Tisch.
December 11, 2024 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Mounting evidence against Luigi Mangione in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
December 11, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting death fights extradition

Luigi Mangione refused to waive extradition from Pennsylvania to New York where he is charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 11, 2024 at 5:57 PM
VIDEO: Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting death fights extradition
December 11, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Luigi Mangione’s lawyer talks legal fight after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Thomas Dickey, the defense attorney for Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson, discusses his client’s refusal to waive extradition to New York and concerns over evidence in the case.
December 11, 2024 at 5:51 PM
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione’s lawyer talks legal fight after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
December 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM

CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione appeared to discuss spine issues on Reddit

Luigi Mangione appeared to frequently discuss what he claimed were his health troubles -- including back pain, brain fog, and sciatica -- online.
December 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Luigi Mangione appeared to frequently discuss what he claimed were his health troubles -- including back pain, brain fog, and sciatica -- online.
December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Hotel clerk says 'cagey' suspect sought room

Before he was arrested Luigi Mangione walked into the Horseshoe Curve Lodge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, one morning looking for a room, according to the desk clerk.
December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
John Kuklis, a clerk at the Horseshoe Curve Lodge in Altoona, Penn., is seen on "Good Morning America," on Dec. 11, 2024.
December 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM

CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione appeared to discuss spine issues on Reddit

Luigi Mangione appeared to frequently discuss what he claimed were his health troubles -- including back pain, brain fog, and sciatica -- online.
December 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson departs after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pa, Dec. 10, 2024.
December 11, 2024 at 2:12 PM

CEO killing: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed

Luigi Mangione yelled to the press about "an insult to the intelligence of the American people" as he was physically dragged into a Pennsylvania courthouse.
December 11, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
December 11, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Bulletin issues warning in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

The bulletin warned that Thompson's killing may be used as "messaging and propaganda" to share the techniques and tactics for targeting other health care companies.
December 11, 2024 at 1:05 PM
ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
December 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM

Executive 'hit lists' and wanted posters: NYPD warns about threats to executives

Online posts have listed the names and salaries of health insurance executives and "Wanted" signs have been posted in Manhattan, according to the bulletin.
December 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Online posts have listed the names and salaries of health insurance executives and "Wanted" signs have been posted in Manhattan, according to the bulletin.
December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect inspired by Unabomber: NYPD analysis

Luigi Mangione may have found inspiration in Ted Kaczynski, police intel says.
December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Mugshot of Ted Kaczynski, identidentified as the domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber, April 1996.
December 11, 2024 at 5:36 AM

CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione has outburst outside Pennsylvania courthouse

The suspect in the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO had several handwritten pages on him that indicated frustration with the health care system, a detective said.
December 11, 2024 at 5:36 AM
VIDEO: CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione has outburst outside Pennsylvania courthouse
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Suspect Luigi Mangione arrives for extradition hearing, shouts at press

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione has arrived at his extradition hearing, shouting at gathered press outside of the Pennsylvania courtroom.
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: Suspect Luigi Mangione arrives for extradition hearing, shouts at press
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM

White House condemns using violence to tackle 'corporate greed'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting and sent condolences to the victim's family.
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting and sent condolences to the victim's family.
December 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Luigi Mangione’s handwritten notes are ‘very critical’ in CEO murder

Former FBI agent Brad Garrett discusses the investigation into Luigi Mangione, the suspect arrested in connection to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione’s handwritten notes are ‘very critical’ in CEO murder
December 10, 2024 at 5:35 PM

What we know about Luigi Mangione, man charged in CEO's murder

Mangione is a May 2020 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, according to a school spokesperson. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the Ivy League institution.
December 10, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Mangione is a May 2020 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, according to a school spokesperson. He studied computer science and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the Ivy League institution.
December 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM

NYPD Commissioner and Chief of Detectives on CEO killer suspect

Jessica Tisch and Joseph Kenney join "GMA" to discuss the investigation and charges facing suspect Luigi Mangione in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: NYPD Commissioner and Chief of Detectives on CEO killer suspect
December 10, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Suspect in CEO killing appears in court

Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, after he was recognized from surveillance images, and is facing a second-degree murder charge in New York in the death of Brian Thompson.
December 10, 2024 at 3:48 PM
VIDEO: Suspect in CEO killing appears in court
December 10, 2024 at 12:53 PM

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: What to know about the 'ghost' gun

The NYPD filed second-degree murder charges against Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to an online court docket.
December 10, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, arrives for his arraignment at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2024, in a still image from video.
December 10, 2024 at 9:36 AM

Police apprehend suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione was arrested by Pennsylvania police on unrelated charges, authorities said. The 26-year-old is in custody as a suspect in connection with Brian Thompson's murder.
December 10, 2024 at 9:36 AM
VIDEO: Police apprehend suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
December 10, 2024 at 7:54 AM

Luigi Mangione in custody for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione is in custody in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as a person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week, according to authorities.
December 10, 2024 at 7:54 AM
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione in custody for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
December 10, 2024 at 4:38 AM

CEO shooting latest: Mangione charged with murder

Luigi Mangione, who was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police said.
December 10, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Booking photo of Luigi Mangione after he was arrested by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2024.