Luigi Mangione Faces New Federal Charges Over CEO’s Murder

Luigi Mangione, accused of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared calm and composed during a series of court hearings on Wednesday. Facing both state and federal charges, Mangione was transported to New York after waiving his right to contest extradition from Pennsylvania.

The day began with hearings in Pennsylvania for gun-related charges and the extradition request. Mangione, described as calm and clean-shaven compared to his recent mugshots, listened intently as the judge spoke, occasionally scratching his head.

By the afternoon, Mangione appeared in a New York courthouse at approximately 3:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. GMT) for a brief hearing. Dressed in a blue sweater and khaki pants with his feet shackled but his hands free, he nodded quietly as his rights and the charges against him were read aloud. His demeanor remained composed throughout the proceeding.

Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Mangione’s lawyer, declined to comment in detail outside the Manhattan courthouse but remarked that her client “appreciates everyone’s support.”

While his legal team did not request bail during the hearing, they retained the right to do so in the future. Mangione is set to remain in New York custody until his next scheduled court appearance on January 18, although this date is subject to change.