Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Luis Vincent Gochoco

Will Luigi Mangione Walk Free? Lawyers Demand Dismissal in UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination

The assassination of a prominent CEO as he arrived at a Manhattan hotel sent shockwaves across America. Now, the man accused of the crime, Luigi Mangione, is at the centre of a high-stakes legal battle as his lawyers fight to dismantle the federal case against him and spare him from a potential death sentence.

In papers filed in a Manhattan federal court on Saturday, lawyers for the 27-year-old asked a judge to dismiss several criminal charges stemming from the December killing of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive, Brian Thompson. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.