Mangione admits to shooting healthcare CEO, pleads guilty in federal case

Thompson in the back," Luigi Mangione said in court. Luigi Mangione admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he pleaded guilty Friday to two federal stalking counts . Meanwhile, his attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the state charges under New York's double jeopardy law. Mangione outlined his crime in federal court Friday, saying, "After years of enduring severe pain from a broken back . I learned UnitedHealth would be holding an investor conference in New York City." "I then researched the event online.

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Scoop News DeskNew York · Published Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM UTCUpdated Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM UTC

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Thompson's family said in a statement that the guilty plea "marks an important step toward justice for Brian and for our family." "While nothing will ease the pain of losing him, we are grateful that the federal justice system has held the person responsible for this heinous act accountable," the family said. 4, 2024, in Midtown Manhattan, and Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt.

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