Grand Jury Begins Hearing in Mangione Case Linked to CEO Killing

A New York grand jury has reportedly started reviewing evidence in the case against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The legal proceedings mark a significant step as prosecutors build their case against the 26-year-old suspect.

Mangione remains in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested on gun-related charges, as his lawyer, Thomas Dickey, fights his extradition to New York. Dickey has argued that he has not seen conclusive evidence linking Mangione’s firearm to the crime.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed her commitment to ensuring Mangione faces justice in New York. “That horrific attack occurred on our streets,” she stated, emphasizing the need for accountability to restore public safety.

Authorities are also focusing on Mangione’s movements after the crime. Initially, investigators believed he fled New York by bus. However, new evidence suggests he may have taken the subway to Penn Station, where he boarded a train to Pennsylvania.

Mangione is currently held under maximum security at the Huntingdon State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, he was denied bail, reinforcing the seriousness of the charges against him.