Why is Luigi Mangione in court today? Case in CEO killing could shift

Luigi Mangione is appearing in a Manhattan federal court hearing regarding the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione faces two federal stalking counts and separate state charges for murder and weapons possession. While he previously pleaded not guilty in both cases, the hurriedly scheduled hearing has fueled speculation of a potential guilty plea. Both the federal and state proceedings carry a maximum penalty of life in prison, with the state trial starting September 8.